Kevin: Hi Carl, life ok?
Carl: Well, not so great, did you know Wendy was very ill?
Kevin: No! What's the matter.
Carl: Well, it's liver cancer, terminal, I'm afraid.
Kevin: Christ man! I'm so sorry, I had no idea.
Carl: Well, it's only been about 3 months. When we worked on the Green Acres site last year, she was still perfectly healthy.
Kevin: Yeah, that was only last summer. What happened? (if you don't mind me asking.)
Carl: Well, we went on hols last September and she had problems with her stomach, bloating, pain and such, then a bit of bleeding. Saw the consultant and she said a tumour in the bowel had spread to the liver. That was only November and here we are in February with her in hospital.
Kevin: Shit, man! That's tough. I'm so sorry. How is she really?
Carl: Well, she knows it's bad, but she's in denial a bit. She is so relaxed in the hospital, in discomfort, but not any real pain. They are total stars there.
Kevin: I'll tell Bernadette about it, remember that works do last year? They really got on well, she'll be so concerned.
Carl: She has meditation classes as well, which she finds marvellous. They are talking about her moving to the hospice for better therapy and care, she won't have more than a few weeks left now.
Kevin: Oh, mate, that's brutal. You OK?
Carl: Well, I'm thinking of Wendy mostly, she is coping so well. Course, I'm tired, only go into work in the mornings now, spend 1 to 9pm with Wendy, kids have been there a lot too, girls from the office, my sister in law has been brilliant. People just love Wendy.
Kevin: Maybe me and Bernie will pop in, do you think she'd remember us?
Carl: Yes, she knew you and me were friends and she did like Bernie too. Come down tomorrow, mate. Takes a bit of pressure off me too.
Kevin: Yeah, we'll do that, what time is visiting?
Carl: 7 to 9, I can come for longer cos I'm her husband.
Kevin: What shall we bring her?
Carl: Oh, she likes oranges and grapes, though she doesn't eat much now, maybe some books or magazines?
Kevin: OK, well see you there, oh yes, which ward is it?
Carl: It's Aneurin Bevan Ward on the 2nd floor, just ask at reception.
Kevin: Bye mate, take care and we'll see you tomorrow.
Wendy has serious liver cancer. Wendy started feeling bad in September last year. She's in the hospital now and is not in pain. She has a few weeks to live. Many people help Carl and Wendy in this situation. Kevin and Bernadette will visit Wendy tomorrow 