Medication availability

Hi All

My lovely wife died yesterday after a 7 month illness.

During this time she had 2 stays in hospital in Norwich plus a 12 day stint in  Hospice.

Her 2 stays in hospital were horrendous.

After the second chemo treatment nearly killed her she then returned  home from the Hospice on Christmas Eve.

Due to the inability to take oral meds she had 2 syringe drivers inserts in her body to administer her medication.

Due to the level of medication needed , it soon became apparent that I was always struggling to get meds through our designated pharmacy. When you have a wife on palliative care , the last thing you require is a struggle to get meds. 

If a person in your life need medication , make sure systems are in place to make sure they are available.

We have had a nightmare time which the professionals says it should not happen.

I hope this doesn't happen to you because it is not very nice at all. 

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  • Hi Fortinaspa,

    I'm so sorry to hear of your loss and would like to pass on our condolences. I'm also sorry to hear you had some trouble accessing the required medication, this sounds incredibly difficult.

    We are always here for support if ever you need it, at this time or in the future, even if it's just to write things down or perhaps reach out to others.

    If ever you'd like to explore additional support, have a look at Cruse, who have various resources available.

    Take things slowly and take care of yourself and as I say, we're always here if you need it.

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hi Fortinaspa,

    I'm so sorry to hear of your loss and would like to pass on our condolences. I'm also sorry to hear you had some trouble accessing the required medication, this sounds incredibly difficult.

    We are always here for support if ever you need it, at this time or in the future, even if it's just to write things down or perhaps reach out to others.

    If ever you'd like to explore additional support, have a look at Cruse, who have various resources available.

    Take things slowly and take care of yourself and as I say, we're always here if you need it.

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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