4/14/2010 On Monday, Pam visited her oncologist who basically stated that all that can be done medically has been done. There is no chemo or surgery or radiation protocol that has been effective for Pam's cancer. Her oncologist said she needs to be in hospice to control her pain and make her comfortable. We agreed and Pam was admitted to hospice on Tuesday. Pam now has an aide 4 hours per day. She spent many hours with the social worker and nurse from the hospice group and the nurse from the home health agency who assigned the aide. The whole plan is to make Pam comfortable, ease the nearly constant abdominal pain, and stabilize her weight. Her pain medication has been changed and it seems to be working. Her pain level on a scale of 1 to 10 has come down from a 7 to a 4. She has rested much of the day and we look forward to a comfortable night.

Pam's sister has been with us this week and extended her stay until Sunday. Our daughter Beverly will be here to see that Pam is set for the night before she heads to her nursing home job at 11:00 p.m. Everyone involved with this home care has been efficient and responsive to Pam's needs. We thank God for guiding us to this decision and feel comfort in the unfailing support and prayers from our friends and family. May God bless you all!