Face droop / end of life

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Hi there, 

My mum has throat cancer & nearing the end of her life! Unfortunately today she has woke up with her face all dropping at the same side her tumour is on! Has anyone else had this experience? She looks really bad & the doctor is giving her steroids to help it! Will this work do you think? I don’t know what I’m expecting as I know she’s not on any treatment as there is nothing more they can do but it’s heartbreaking her going through this as well as everything else on top of it! It’s already hard for her to swallow now this 

  • I’m so sorry your mum has this heartbreaking symptom today… there may be nerve damage from the tumour and the steroids may well help with this… and also any other symptoms like inflammation. As your mum is as you say nearing the end of life I would also speak to your palliative care nurse. Sometimes they are more experienced in their everyday work and might be able to answer your questions more fully than your GP.  Hope the steroids help in the meantime. Xx