Rod's Medical & Memorial Fund
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On Wednesday, September 21, 2016, my husband Rod Skidmore, watecolor artist specializing in the game of Polo and horse related sports, was diagnosed with stage 4 Pancretic Cancer. Many of his abdominal organs have been touched by the cancer.
This was found by accident on July 27, 2016 when we found out that he had type 2 diabetes. After six weeks of diabetic medications, and a complete change in diet a follow-up appointment with our family doctor found that he had abdominal pain. An ultra sound was ordered, found spots on the liver. Then the doctor suggested that a CT Scan with contrast was needed to really see what the problem was.
We are raising funds for medical bills and private nursing care, equipment, special foods. We are planning a funeral memorial and have been researching associated costs. Rod has been admitted to Hospice and will receive optimum care through our St. Lukes Hospice of Bethlehem, PA. The prognosis is 6 months from September 21, so donations of any amount would be a great help.
This financial help would go a long way. Eventhough Rod is very ill, it would bring him great comfort in knowing that some of these needs will be taken care of in some form. I am doing my best and of course it is not enough to cover all that is coming toward us.
Thank you for your help and generocity.
This was found by accident on July 27, 2016 when we found out that he had type 2 diabetes. After six weeks of diabetic medications, and a complete change in diet a follow-up appointment with our family doctor found that he had abdominal pain. An ultra sound was ordered, found spots on the liver. Then the doctor suggested that a CT Scan with contrast was needed to really see what the problem was.
We are raising funds for medical bills and private nursing care, equipment, special foods. We are planning a funeral memorial and have been researching associated costs. Rod has been admitted to Hospice and will receive optimum care through our St. Lukes Hospice of Bethlehem, PA. The prognosis is 6 months from September 21, so donations of any amount would be a great help.
This financial help would go a long way. Eventhough Rod is very ill, it would bring him great comfort in knowing that some of these needs will be taken care of in some form. I am doing my best and of course it is not enough to cover all that is coming toward us.
Thank you for your help and generocity.
Organizer
Diane Skidmore
Organizer
Alburtis, PA
