How do you know the end is near

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My mum have anal cancer but it's spread to all round her organs. She been in and out of hospital, she came out on thurs without any information on any referrals or if carers were coming. Luckily the next day the nurse came round. She is bed bound she struggles to move her legs. She sleeps alot only wakes for matter of couple of minutes. She not eating, refusing some of her meds she only taking painkillers, she told carers and nurses to leave her alone as they wouldn't help her end it. She asked all of us to help, she is ready and wants to go now I don't know how long she going to keep going. I can't go round as often as I have young kids but don't want to leave my mum in case I'm not there. How do you know the end is near or don't you. I'm so scared of it happening, I'm trying to be so strong for my mum and kids and I cant nomore. 

  • Hi  

    I'm sorry to read about your mum and it sounds like you're in a difficult position. I haven't been in your position but you might find this information from Macmillan on supporting someone helpful.

    I'm not a member of this group but I noticed that your post hadn't had any replies yet. Responding to you will 'bump' it back to the top of the discussion list again.

    Sending virtual (((hugs)))

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  • Oh Stitch, I'm so sorry you're in this position. I hope you have someone to talk to and ask your questions. Can you ask the nurse who calls round? Or your mum's GP? I hope you have someone to support you.

    Sending you strength and a hug. ((( )))

  • Thank you I don't normally see the nurse, she only comes round occasionally as my mum wants to be left alone. It's so hard seeing her in pain, she just wants to go and I know that's what she wants I'm not ready to say bye but she not happy anymore, I'm not sure now she stopped fighting it be sooner than we think. 

    I'm trying to keep strong for my mum and for my kids, my younger 2 are bottling it up so not only I care for my mum I'm a single parent. I have mental health problems and literally dealing with everything myself at home