Dad's Medical Care
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Hi - I'm Cat . Anyone who knows me knows that I don't like asking for help. I get this from both my parents, and they would probably be appalled that I'm doing this -- but I don't have a choice. We don't have a choice.
You see, my father, Laszlo, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He's 87 years old, so treatment wasn't really an option - it presented more risk than benefits. My dad decided on pain management instead, so he could try and enjoy what time he has left. We don't know what the prognosis is, but we're guessing he doesn't have super long. He's been having the pains in his belly since maybe February of this year - the best prognosis for pancreatic cancer is usually up to a year. The cruel irony is that Dad is a retired surgeon - who used to specialize in abdomincal cancers, like in the pancreas. Mother Nature has a wicked sense of humor, doesn't she?
But here's the real problem - Dad decided on pain management, but lives outside the US in the Republic of Panama, a country that, while beautiful and full of kind people, is decidedly behind the times on pain management. His Medicare is useless there, and he has a very high tolerance for medication. For a two-week supply of one of the pain medications he is taking, my mother paid almost $700. That is for just one of three he takes so that he can subdue the pain.
When I can, or when I could, I would send them money to try and help out- but these days I can't as much as I would like. They have already been through so much, and while they have wonderful friends and support down there, it's just not the same, and they don't deserve this.
I just want my sweet, caring Daddy to be comfortable in what time he has left, and it kills me that I can't help him any more. Mom is doing all she can to take care of him, but has her own medical issues she must contend with at the same time.
Any money raised would go directly to paying for Dad's pain medications, and directly to ensuring his comfort for as long as possible, as he's done for others over the years.
Thank you, to all those who have already helped so so much, and to those who have expressed their sorrow at Dad's predicament. We appreciate every single one of you.
You see, my father, Laszlo, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He's 87 years old, so treatment wasn't really an option - it presented more risk than benefits. My dad decided on pain management instead, so he could try and enjoy what time he has left. We don't know what the prognosis is, but we're guessing he doesn't have super long. He's been having the pains in his belly since maybe February of this year - the best prognosis for pancreatic cancer is usually up to a year. The cruel irony is that Dad is a retired surgeon - who used to specialize in abdomincal cancers, like in the pancreas. Mother Nature has a wicked sense of humor, doesn't she?
But here's the real problem - Dad decided on pain management, but lives outside the US in the Republic of Panama, a country that, while beautiful and full of kind people, is decidedly behind the times on pain management. His Medicare is useless there, and he has a very high tolerance for medication. For a two-week supply of one of the pain medications he is taking, my mother paid almost $700. That is for just one of three he takes so that he can subdue the pain.
When I can, or when I could, I would send them money to try and help out- but these days I can't as much as I would like. They have already been through so much, and while they have wonderful friends and support down there, it's just not the same, and they don't deserve this.
I just want my sweet, caring Daddy to be comfortable in what time he has left, and it kills me that I can't help him any more. Mom is doing all she can to take care of him, but has her own medical issues she must contend with at the same time.
Any money raised would go directly to paying for Dad's pain medications, and directly to ensuring his comfort for as long as possible, as he's done for others over the years.
Thank you, to all those who have already helped so so much, and to those who have expressed their sorrow at Dad's predicament. We appreciate every single one of you.
Organizer and beneficiary
Cat Vasarhelyi
Organizer
Savannah, GA
Jane Vasarhelyi
Beneficiary