I know this is difficult to answer but any help would be appreciated.
Background - My mum was diagnosed with primary breast cancer with liver, bone and lymph mets 4 years ago. She was given less than six months to live. A year ago she had a massive stroke and lost mobility down one side and her speech. So she has gone x8 her original prognosis. She is a super strong lady!
one month ago - awake most of the day and some of the eve. she was managing a big bowl of fruit, a cookie and a small dinner. (Oh and a supplement drink), per day. A cup of tea, some squash and a latte also. She was also using her standing transfer every day.
3 weeks ago, she was managing a big bowl of fruit, a cookie and a couple of small rolls for dinner. (Oh and a supplement drink), per day. A cup of tea, some squash and a latte also. She was also using her standing transfer. Starting to sleep more.
2 weeks ago - she has constipation. Goes into hospital and comes out feeling less constipated. Is only managing small bowls of fruit and a supplement drink. Not as much fluid intake. Is discharged from hospital with a hoist just in case. Oh her oedema is getting more noticeable. I have to buy her bigger clothes, even though she is barely eating. Legs looks swollen.
1 week ago - Is using both the hoist and the standing transfer depending on how she feels that day.
Current - has not used the standing transfer for a few days now. She can no longer eat solid food. She is only managing to drink a small smoothie and about half a supplement drink. She can still swallow her tablets and fluids. She is drinking most of a cup of tea, and some squash per day.
Any idea how long? Is this days? Weeks? The reason I need to know is because I am fortunately able to take about 5 weeks off work, BUT, I have to time it right. I can't do it twice. I would love to take the last couple of weeks to be with her and then a week or so after, to not have to rush back and be super busy. It's important to us both that I time this right.
I should add, she is under hospice care, but they don't really answer my questions directly. I know no one knows, but some help with what to expect would be appreciated.
Thank you.
