Hi
My mum has stage 4 incurable lung cancer with metastasis to her bones, lymph and renal gland. At the end of March went to the doctor for a suspected viral infection and we left with directions to go for an X-ray and blood tears as they suspected cancer. Over a month of tests after we were told the diagnosis and she has months rather than years left to live. A metal rod was put in her leg in April and she was in hospital for 10 days during which time she steadily declined. She was sleeping a lot of the time and eating and drinking very little. She went into a hospice and has been there ever since although plans are afoot to discharge her gone as she has been significantly rehabilitated at the wonderful place.
A few few weeks ago she was put on steroids which have strengthened her and she’s doing quite well. They’re now tapering the dose down on the basis you shouldn’t be on them too long. She’s deteriorating again.
I have a relative who has been on steroids for years so I’m not sure why they have to be reduced. Has anyone got experience of this?
Thanks in advance.
