I just wanted to post an update on Sandi for everyone. For those of you that haven't heard, Sandi has ovarian cancer. This latest information is from another health forum and this post was dated 12/13/07. The author of the post is a close friend of Sandi's and has been in contact with her by phone.

This is REALLY, VERY upsetting news.


Sharon

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I finally got to talk with Sandi today. She's been moved to a Hospice Center, address below:

St. Michael's Hospice
7451 Sussex Ave.
Burnaby BC V5J 5C2

She told me she would love to be able to write, talk to many of her close forum buddies, but is not up to it, and asked me to send you all an update.
She's in a lot of pain, her only relief is the pain meds, which makes her 'out of it' and unable to think well.

The hospital would not let her go home, she supposes they do not want her administring her own drugs, too much temptation to possibly over due them when suffering so. Therefore the Hospice Center. She said it is a beautiful place and the staff there is just wonderful!

She's hurting and going thru a lot of emotions right now. Said that St. Michael's will probably be her last residence on this earth.

Another main issue is the constipation problems. When she eats she bloats up badly and the pressure and pain of that is unbearable. She's hurting all over right now really.

I asked her prognosis.....3 weeks to 3 months.

She may get internet access in her room, I will update you on that when I get the information.