Living with Dying

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Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 42 >> He was impressed by the organisation and with the way the doctors at the hospice managed to control his pain.

Diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2000, and treated with hormone therapy and chemotherapy. Also given some radiotherapy to control pain caused by metastases in the bones.

Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 02 >> Before explaining the situation to her sons she decided to get advice from a counsellor at the local hospice.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001, lumpectomy, followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy

Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 51-60 >> Interview 30 >> Says a hospice is more relaxed than a hospital and he is never forced out of bed.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2001, followed by a total colectomy (removal of the large intestine) 2002. Secondary tumours found in the liver in 2002, treated with radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 29 >> The nurses always had plenty of time to talk to her.

Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1983, treated with medication (Madopar)

Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 30-50 >> Interview 13 >> Some of the nurses at the hospice are quite religious but do not push it on those who do not want religion.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1995, followed by lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Secondary tumours (metastases) diagnosed in 2000.

Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 39 >> The care she received in the hospice was 'amazing' and she would happily return there.

Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in 1995, which was treated with regular chemotherapy, at least every nine months. In 2003 developed metastases in the spine.

Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 22 >> When her husband was dying she was given a bed in the same room so she could be with him when he died.

Had two sub-arachnoid haemorrhages in 1993 and then developed hydrocephalus. Had a shunt inserted in 1994, which was "revised" (removed and replaced) in 2000.

Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 39 >> Describes the hospice, its facilities, the various complementary therapies, and peaceful environment.

Diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in 1995, which was treated with regular chemotherapy, at least every nine months. In 2003 developed metastases in the spine.

Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 51-60 >> Interview 08 >> She found the staff very supportive and enjoyed the activities but found it hard watching others deteriorate.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001, with secondary tumours in the brain, liver and hip. Treated with steroids, radiotherapy and tamoxifen.

Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 02 >> She would prefer to go to a day centre with others the same age as herself.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001, lumpectomy, followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy

Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 51-60 >> Interview 30 >> He enjoys going to the hospice - there are always things to do such as gardening or joinery.

Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 11 >> To her the hospice is a happy, loving place where she has learnt to write poetry.

Diagnosed in 1993 with lymphoma, treated with chemotherapy, and then developed heart failure.

Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 71-80 >> Interview 23 >> She can have her hair done while at the hospice or have reflexology or do crafts, or simply sit and sleep.

Breast cancer diagnosed in 2001, followed by a mastectomy, radiotherapy and chemotherapy

Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 71-80 >> Interview 23 >> Staff and patients have helped her to come to terms with illness and with death.

Breast cancer diagnosed in 2001, followed by a mastectomy, radiotherapy and chemotherapy

Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 02 >> She would like to be able to return to the local hospice but beds are not always available.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001, lumpectomy, followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy

Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 02 >> Says that she might be offered a palliative care bed in the local hospital but not in the hospice.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001, lumpectomy, followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy

Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 24 >> She would like access to hospice care or something similar when she needs it.

Diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in 1999. Treated with flixotide and serevent inhalers, and on a nebuliser four times a day.

Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 30-50 >> Interview 25 >> Suggests that hospice care would allow her to die with dignity.

Diagnosed with end stage Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in 1986. Also has early heart failure and severe osteoporosis, and is treated with medication, a nebuliser and oxygen.

Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 30-50 >> Interview 25 >> Says that she would have better access to good pain control in a hospice.

Diagnosed with end stage Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in 1986. Also has early heart failure and severe osteoporosis, and is treated with medication, a nebuliser and oxygen.

Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 30-50 >> Interview 25 >> She would like access to a hospice to receive good pastoral care.

Diagnosed with end stage Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in 1986. Also has early heart failure and severe osteoporosis, and is treated with medication, a nebuliser and oxygen.

Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 04 >> A nurse from the hospice gave her very useful advice.

Diagnosed with leukaemia in July 2001; treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 30-50 >> Interview 25 >> Is angry that people who don't have cancer find it hard to get into a hospice.

Diagnosed with end stage Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in 1986. Also has early heart failure and severe osteoporosis, and is treated with medication, a nebuliser and oxygen.

Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 05 >> Explains that the hospice nurse has been very helpful and suggests that people should not be afraid to call on hospice nurses.

Diagnosed with cancer of the colon, followed by surgery to remove the tumour, then chemotherapy, including a clinical trial

Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 81-90 >> Interview 38 >> The hospice palliative care team has helped him to control pain without serious side effects.

Diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2001, and unsuccessfully treated with a bladder infusion of BCG. Offered radiotherapy but declined because it was thought that treatment might affect mobility (due to polyneuropathy diagnosed in 1994).

Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 04 >> “Everyone should have a key worker such as my hospice nurse”.

Diagnosed with leukaemia in July 2001; treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 30-50 >> Interview 13 >> Since she became ill she has learnt to paint and write poems and has become involved in many other activities.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1995, followed by lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Secondary tumours (metastases) diagnosed in 2000.

Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 61-70 >> Interview 15 >> She would prefer to die in a hospice for a number of reasons.

Breast cancer diagnosed in 1992, followed by a lumpectomy and radiotherapy. Sarcoma diagnosed in 2000, followed by double mastectomy.

Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 30-50 >> Interview 13 >> Explains how a counsellor helped her to talk about things that worry her.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1995, followed by lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Secondary tumours (metastases) diagnosed in 2000.

Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 71-80 >> Interview 31 >> He would prefer to die at home but wouldn't like to be a burden on the family and would consider a hospice.

Diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in January 2003, (particularly affecting the right lung), followed by chemotherapy.

Dying & bereavement >> Living with Dying >> Age 30-50 >> Interview 32 >> She would not want to be a burden on the family if she were desperately ill.

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2001, followed by anterior resection of the colon and chemotherapy In 2003 secondary tumour found in the liver, followed by a liver section. Has also used complementary therapies.