Autumn of His Years

I received some sad news today regarding my grandfather.  My uncle called this afternoon to let me know that he was taken to the hospital.  As I have mentioned before, my grandfather was treated for lung and liver cancer earlier this year, and he had his last radiation treatment back in the spring.

My uncle had him taken to the hospital today as he was complaining about pain, and when he called he mentioned that the diagnosis does not look good.  My grandfather has liver cancer that is inoperable.  When I talked to him later this evening, the growth is the size of a grapefruit.  Some early recommendations that my uncle mentioned the hospital had made was for hospice care and medication.

I will know more specifically about the diagnosis tomorrow, but I am worried a bit.  When I hear the term inoperable and hospice bandied about, the worst comes to mind.  When I spoke to my grandfather, he sounded slightly better, but I could tell he did not sound like his usual self.

I will know more about this tomorrow, but I fear hearing some very bad news.