Man Frank that sucks. Like so many of us on here our family is something like 0-4 with Cancer. There is just no way to describe the pain and suffering of it on the individual with long term issues. In the end all we can do is feed them ice chips and let morphine ease the pain. i always feel guilty about the relief I feel when they pass. My mind tells me they are out of pain and to rejoice but my heart feels the anguish of losing yet another loved one. As we age it seems to happen with more and more regularity. We will burn sage for you and your family.