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A Quick Death


by: Annette on Wed, May 21 2008

My husband died at Christmas this last year, ‘07 from CNS Lymphoma that had been diagnosed only 3 1/2 weeks prior. It happened so fast that it is only now that I’m able to clearly see what happened.

What I realize is that the only way to properly diagnose brain cancer is with a biopsy but for my husband Bill, the biopsy itself killed him due to the massive swelling. Without the biopsy, he could have lived for who knows how much time but this was not an option.

I’m haunted by the idea that when we visited the Neurosurgeon, he “could” have told me there was no hope and we should just keep him comfortable for as long as possible. I’m sure he knew that just based on the MRI He had tumors everywhere in his brain.

My husband didn’t suffer much but his disorientation was difficult for him. Until I had to make the decision to let him go, I never really thought he would die.

I have much to be grateful for but I am unclear that our Neuo guy couldn’t have been more direct, saving us the nightmare of the biopsy and it’s ultimate result.

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