[jellybean]

Hi Charlotte,

You certainly have had a lot to deal with recently. I am very sorry about your losses. It is difficult to tell from the information you have provided whether hospice is appropriate at this time. If you let us know the city and state you live in, we could help you find a second opinion doctor at a major cancer center who could give you another idea about your options. Do you have a friend who could be an advocate for you and help get this set up? I would do this before having your port removed, in case the second opinion doctor recommends further treatment. I wouldn't make a big decision like going on hospice without consulting with another doctor. If you were on Xeloda/Tykerb for a year, you must have been pretty stable on it. This suggests to me that your cancer isn't rapidly progressing, except maybe on your skin.

Take care,


JB