Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma Lawsuit information and other resources for mesothelioma patients.
How do we focus on the positive while preparing for the worst? This is a difficult question for which there are no absolute or easy answers. Each individual deals uniquely with the reality of serious illness and death. That’s true for the patient as well as his or her family members and friends. However, the patient needs to know who she or he can turn to discuss concerns and requests
regarding the diagnosis, the treatment options, the living will, and the painful issues related to death. Religious and hospice professionals can be wonderful sources of wise and healing insight into dealing with these issues. Early one morning, about a week prior to Bruce’s surgery, as we were driving to Rochester for some presurgery tests at the Mayo Clinic, we discussed what
type of funeral arrangements Bruce wanted. It wasn’t as difficult a discussion as you might imagine, and to a great extent, it was a relief for both of us to have faced that subject early in this uncertain journey.
Don’t even begin to think of doing it all yourself. Allow supportive family and friends to assist. If they offer, say, “Yes, please!” And when in need, ask for
assistance.
I quickly quit apologizing for a less than pristine house and for not having coffee or food to serve when visitors came. Those who did visit were not there for inspections or sustenance of any kind! Family and friends recognize that you have more than enough to keep you busy. Recently I read in a local newspaper about a wonderful foundation called Cleaning for a Reason, which is available to many cancer patients throughout the country. They provide cleaning assistance-—-as they describe it, “one less thing to worry about.” For more information, go to their website at http://cleaningforareason.org. If your community is not on their list, it may be possible
to change that with a few phone calls! This foundation
also accepts contributions.
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