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David - 07 Mar 2005 11:20 GMT

It's a long time since I posted here, back in October I think. For anyone
who remembers, I'm the one whose stepfather (John) was diagnosed with a
GBM4 brain tumour at Xmas 2003. After managing to survive longer than
anyone believed possible (he was given 2 months in August), John fell into
a coma on Wednesday night and the doctor and my family made the decision
not to keep him going artificially. He died early on Saturday morning, in
the house he loved, with my mother by his side and without any pain.

Thanks to anyone on here who posted replies to me in the past, particularly
Alayne and J - they were much appreciated.

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Sinead - 07 Mar 2005 17:05 GMT

> It's a long time since I posted here, back in October I think. For anyone
> who remembers, I'm the one whose stepfather (John) was diagnosed with a
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> particularly
> Alayne and J - they were much appreciated.

David

I am very sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you and your loved ones.

Sinead

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Alayne - 07 Mar 2005 17:47 GMT

> It's a long time since I posted here, back in October I think. For anyone
> who remembers, I'm the one whose stepfather (John) was diagnosed with a
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> Thanks to anyone on here who posted replies to me in the past, particularly
> Alayne and J - they were much appreciated.

Hello David,

I've often wondered how things were going, but didn't want to intrude.

I am so sorry that you lost your step-father, it sounds as though he fought
a brave battle and did indeed live a lot longer than expected.

I am pleased that you managed to have him still at home and he died with
your mother by his side and pain-free, he is now at peace. The pain that
you all feel at your loss may seem deep now but take it from one who knows,
that it does ease in time. How is your mother coping?

Warm Hugs to you and your family David.

Alayne

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J - 07 Mar 2005 18:39 GMT

Hello David,
I am so sorry for your loss. John is now at peace and will not suffer another
day.
I know that this is of little comfort now, but everyday will be easier.
(each their own time and stages though).

The decision to let go is not an easy one, I know.
It's comforting to know that he died painfree, in the home that he loved with
your mother by his side.

Though his death was expected, this must be especially hard on your mother.
Please stay with the newsgroup for a while, as able, if you feel it might be
helpful.
Perhaps through you, our posts can help be an ongoing comfort for you and/or
your mother.
If not, please keep us posted, from time to time, on how you are doing.

Sending warm hugs to you all.
J

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