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Living with DyingArrow
Age 61-70
Interview 05  

Interview 05

Age at Interview: 64
Sex: Male
Age at Diagnosis: 62
Background: Video retailer (retired); married, 4 children
Brief outline:Diagnosed with cancer of the colon, followed by surgery to remove the tumour, then chemotherapy, including a clinical trial


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Explains that the hospice nurse has been very helpful and suggests that people should not be afraid to call on hospice nurses.

 



When [name of husband] first came home and [name], the hospice care nurse, wanted to come round, at first he said “Oh no, no, no” because hospice care, or Macmillan is synonymous with, "That's the end," you know, you know my last.  But when we persuaded him to let her come, he was so glad, because she has given him a different outlook, you know. She explained to him that just because it's hospice care it doesn't mean you're on your last legs.  But she's the one who can help with things just outside of the medical -

Yes.

- the practical care.

Yes.

She's been so helpful. And I would say to anyone, don't be frightened, just because it's hospice care; don't be frightened to let the person in.
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