Talked to Cousin Rick Moraux

Forgot to mention I called Marcy and Rick on Tuesday to tell them about their Uncle Rod. Marcy is still very depressed, is seeing a shrink and is on heavy antidepressants. Didn't stay on the phone long.

I had a long talk with Rick -- I couldn't get him off the phone once he started relating his experience with Aunt Betty and her pancreatic ca. They both took care of her for 2-3 weeks around the clock until she died. Marcy took a leave from work and stayed during the day. He slept there over night. Hospice came during the day to help with meds etc. Betty never had surgery. Died of jaundice and malnutrition but was mentally alert until the end. Rick reminded me that she had cancer in one eye, which had been removed.

He called back tonight. Rick is going to be in Allentown at the Fair Grounds on Saturday and says he may stop in to see Dad, though he doesn't know exactly when.

- posted by Rodney B. Murray, PhD @ 10:07 PM