Maggy and Brian

Dear All,

Here's a note from Maggy, which I'm sure she wants you to see:

Thanks George, He was my world, and still is. I keep thinking he's going to walk through the door- screwdriver in hand!

Bri's prostate cancer had been treated and all was well in that department, but 2-3 weeks ago he started with hypercalcaemia and they found cancer (oesophageal as it turned out) in his stomach, liver, lungs, ribs and spine as well as his oesophagus. It feels as though whilst we were watching the pussy cat (albeit rather a wild one), a bloody tiger slipped in unnoticed.

We walked into hospital last Tuesday for his Zometa infusion, then again on Wednesday for some i/v fluids. He only started to go really downhill last Thursday, we brought him home on Friday and I nursed him at home until he died on Monday afternoon. It was a comfort to be told by the district nurses though that I made a good nurse over his last few days.

It's all happened far too quickly- last week they were still talking about palliative chemo and him having months/years ahead depending on his response to it. I suppose I just wasn't ready- but then again I don't think I ever would have been x

I have attached some photos, and am more than happy for you to tell the others- if only to remind them that they have a whole body, not just a prostate...and not to let the medics forget that either.

Will be in touch again soon.

Thanks for the hug- much needed and very appreciated.

Maggy x

 

It truly makes you wonder doesn't it?

 

There is a new photo album here on B2PCa with pictures of Brian, Maggy and family. Please take a look.

 

...and Maggy? Thank you!