The good news is that Nana went home to my Aunty and Uncle's house last Tuesday .. she has settled in well .. is sitting up and pottering around and resting .. just like she would at home .. I visited her on Saturday (during a break from Relay for Life).. she was not that talkative .. but she has has lost the hearing in her right ear .. and so couldn't hear much of the conversation .. her legs have gone down considerably also :-)
.. the bad news is that the Oncologist visit was quite full on .. they do not think that radiation or any treatment will be of any benefit for nana.The tumor on her lung is about 7cm long. Her body has been under considerable strain and they have also said that surgery is also not an option especially with the trauma her body has been through and the way her heart is not the best.
The Hospice nurse visited and all the paper work has been completed for her care once her pain becomes too much for her ..and medazalom and morphine will be available for her without delay.
She won't be going home to her house (next door to my Aunty and Uncle's at this stage) .. as they feel she needs 24 hour care .. but knowing Nana she will find a way ;-p
She has oxygen via nasal prongs most of the day as the tumor is only affecting her breathing at this stage ..
She sure is a battler .. and an amazing lady with her determination and strength to fight back :-)
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