Brother diagnosed with a butterfly glioma only seven weeks ago.

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I'm absolutely devastated as I found my brother colapsed in his living room. Unable to stand. He was told after MRI that there is nothing that can help him.

He got discharged last tuesday from hospice and is back in his home. I'm staying with him and it's exhausting.

I can see the massive change in him physically. His steroids were reduced just by on tablet last week and I noticed a change in him yesterday. That glazed, staring look.

I'm just broken but also exhausted..I've only spent 6 nights in my own bed. In any bed

Icry looking at how vulnerable he looks and the fear.

Tiddles73b130 8 hours ago

I honestly don't believe it. It's exhausting but find a way to continue. From being a fully independent 48 year old male who would do anything for me to the awful situation my brother is in is horrific.

What's the best way to comfort him whilst being scared, angry and anxious. He's deteriorating and it's just not real.

Staying with him making sure he's safe, has everything he needs and giving him extra pain and anxiety drugs is what I'm doing but there must be more?

Any suggestions on how to ease his anxiety or agitation without the use of medication?

Thank you. Tired but listening to him through the use of a baby monitor.

Sorry if this doesn't make sense but just been unidated by professionals, his friends and it gets too much for him.

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