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Sorry if anyone is offended but really want to share.
My Cousin was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer 13 months ago and today I went to see her for the last time and say goodbye, unfortunately she went into renal failure on tuesday and has been given 3-7 days max.
She's 67 and was a Consultant Anaesthetist who looked after others for over 35 years. She's an only child, she lost her dad in 1964 and her mam 7 years ago. The only family she has is me and my cousin, who with his wife have moved in with her to look after her.
When she was diagnosed last year she was told only 1% of people with pancreatic cancer last 12 months.
She has fought the disease every inch of the way, even taking part in a new drug trial in the hope it will benefit people in the future, the cancer spread in to her lungs, liver, kidneys and even her spine were the tumours caused fractures.
I've travelled home to Liverpool every weekend bar 4 or 5 for the last year to see her and spend some time with her, her attitude has been incredible, she has met with the undertakers, her solicitor and ensured all her affairs are in order and everything is in place for when she's gone.
I went today with a heavy heart not knowing what to expect or if she'd actually still be with us.
Not only is she fully compos mentis, but, she was sitting up in her bed and for an hour we laughed and joked, she's refusing painkillers as she wishes to stay as mentally aware for as long as she can, we chatted about how long she's got, fun times we spent together and even the EU Referendum.
She was getting tired and it was time for me to go, we said goodbye knowing it was the last time, a hug and a kiss on the cheek and I left.
Absolutely fantastic to get the chance to say goodbye to a loved one in the best way possible, no tears, she doesn't do tears as they serve no purpose and change nothing (her words)
Never felt so humbled in my life as I drove home, incredible brave lady, who will never be forgotten.
My Cousin was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer 13 months ago and today I went to see her for the last time and say goodbye, unfortunately she went into renal failure on tuesday and has been given 3-7 days max.
She's 67 and was a Consultant Anaesthetist who looked after others for over 35 years. She's an only child, she lost her dad in 1964 and her mam 7 years ago. The only family she has is me and my cousin, who with his wife have moved in with her to look after her.
When she was diagnosed last year she was told only 1% of people with pancreatic cancer last 12 months.
She has fought the disease every inch of the way, even taking part in a new drug trial in the hope it will benefit people in the future, the cancer spread in to her lungs, liver, kidneys and even her spine were the tumours caused fractures.
I've travelled home to Liverpool every weekend bar 4 or 5 for the last year to see her and spend some time with her, her attitude has been incredible, she has met with the undertakers, her solicitor and ensured all her affairs are in order and everything is in place for when she's gone.
I went today with a heavy heart not knowing what to expect or if she'd actually still be with us.
Not only is she fully compos mentis, but, she was sitting up in her bed and for an hour we laughed and joked, she's refusing painkillers as she wishes to stay as mentally aware for as long as she can, we chatted about how long she's got, fun times we spent together and even the EU Referendum.
She was getting tired and it was time for me to go, we said goodbye knowing it was the last time, a hug and a kiss on the cheek and I left.
Absolutely fantastic to get the chance to say goodbye to a loved one in the best way possible, no tears, she doesn't do tears as they serve no purpose and change nothing (her words)
Never felt so humbled in my life as I drove home, incredible brave lady, who will never be forgotten.
