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58Sunliner

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1. My brother died a year ago last August from an inoperable brain tumor.

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Sat Nov 8, 2025, 07:12 PM

Nov 8

The wife, who I know he did not divorce out of laziness, was in charge of his care. Only when I texted him, asking him jokingly if he was still alive, did I get any notice that he was dying with brain cancer. Really wanted to give her a piece of my mind. At that point my brother was non-verbal. I flew out to LA to see him and did not bother seeing the wife.
Feel free to fight for his pain meds and his dignity. You will not regret it. What should be said, should be said.

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My Rory update for the day, [View all] JMCKUSICK Nov 8 OP

My brother died a year ago last August from an inoperable brain tumor. 58Sunliner Nov 8 #1

Thank you so much for your encouraging JMCKUSICK Nov 8 #2

You are welcome. It is uncharted territory for most of us, and uncomfortable. 58Sunliner Nov 9 #4

Kick JMCKUSICK Nov 8 #3