Mum got diagnosed with bowel and secondary liver cancer at the end of August this year and due to a previous severe brain injury chemo/surgery wasn't an option. (Shes already double incontinent and in a wheelchair) Mum is now sleeping more. She's awake around 4-5 hours a day, eats very little and drinks very little too. She's in a nursing home receiving palliative care. Yesterday all she ate was toast, 2 small chocolates and a custard tart. Shes started pocketting food and drinks so is on small and bitesize diet. She refused everything else food wise yesterday. She's very pale and has neck and back pain. This is so hard and I hate seeing this awful disease slowly take away my beautiful mum.... no idea what is happening or will happen towards the end... does anyone have any advice please??
She's just recovered from a respiratory virus and has an awful cough...she has hardly any strength to cough!
Hello xena1
I am Brian on of the Community Champions here. I have just noticed your post has gone unanswered. By me replying it will be "bumped up" to the top of the page and should be seen and replied to by other Community members.
It's a difficult time when a loved one is ill and towards the end of life this can be so hard watching and not being able to help. Below is a link to plenty of practical support
Can I also suggest you give our Support line a call on 0808 808 00 00 (8am to 8pm 7 days a week - although closed New Years Day). The great folk there will be able to offer you plenty of advice and support at this sad time.
If I can do anything else for you do please let me know.
Best wishes - Brian.
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