Struggling with mums diagnosis

Hi xena1 

I can totally understand why this would concern you and rightly so . She can’t be expected to cope with that for the next few months .

With bowel cancer you have to consider any potential blockage . I would get onto her consultant if it were my mum and ask for her to be assessed urgently. Only my opinion but I would want to know if she needed help . I have never navigated a home so not sure the protocols but nothing to stop you emailing the consultant . If not possible then straight onto the GP . You need to eliminate blocking. Unfortunately a lot of pain meds affect the bowels so you would need specialist input on how best to manage that .

You are right to raise this ,

Court 

Hi Court 

Thank you for replying. The consultant did say there was a possibility of a blockage at some point...what are the symptoms of that?

I'm calling the home soon to find out how she is today x

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/impacts-of-cancer/blocked-bowel

The other aspect to consider and you would need advice on this . Normally if there is a risk of blocking they advise on a special diet . Has that been discussed with you ?

Court 

Thanks for the information. I'll call manager on Monday x

Mums comfortable and has been OK the last few days. The staff have noticed though that mum is starting to complain of feeling cold now and is becoming more tired over the last few days. They say this progression of the last few months of this awful illness

Hi xena1 

Glad your mum is more comfortable this week .

It is harsh to hear that . My mum was sleepy for a few years to be honest but not sure if it was more her medication .

But being comfortable is a big improvement for her .

Here for you to chat when you need it .

Court