Discomfort

Tammi's uncomfortable. Really uncomfortable. Her liver is hurting, and her abdomen is full of fluid. And despite all her discomfort and pain, and despite all our miraculous medicine, no one seems to be able to receive her. 

After a couple trips to St. Mary's ER and 5 paracentesis that offered little help, we've taken to harassing doctor's offices. The GI doctor who might be able to provide some answers isn't available until December 27, and that just won't work. So after several days of nonstop calls and help from social worker friends, the appointment has been moved up to Dec. 16. 

It still doesn't seem soon enough when the one we love is suffering, but we're glad it's closer. It's also made us wonder about all those who travel this journey without advocates to do the harassing. So we remind you, if you know someone wrestling with cancer, help them. This is hard.