End of Life

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Hi All, a lot of you will know our story, Mum has SCLC but her Liver is the major problem.  At the moment she is bright yellow with Jaundice and the bile duct is no longer working, no longer is the food staying her stomach, if she is not being sick it's coming out the other end.  District/Macmillan Nurses had thought Mum could possibly get a stent in her liver or perhaps drained, as the bile duct is completely blocked by a 10cm tumour and if she could get more yellow with jaundice, I'd be surprised, this I have never seen. They have advised that she is too far gone to get any further help and she now has acute liver failure. We always knew the liver would pose the biggest problem.  Poor soul has days instead of weeks. I know she is bloody minded enough to hang it out to Christmas, I just pray she will be aware enough for Christmas.

  • I'm so sorry, your poor mum is really going through it. Thinking of you both xx

  • So sorry Toppy. My sister has days, maybe hours and is heavily sedated. I know how hard this time is. Hugs xx

  • So sorry Preston, you are in my thoughts xxx

  • Toppy, I am thinking of you and pray that you find the strength to see you through these difficult days. My mum was the same, she went when she was ready and not a day before.

    Sending you a virtual hug x 

    “Try to be a rainbow, in somebody else's cloud” ~ Maya Angelou
    Chelle 

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  • So sorry to hear your news preston68. Thinking of you at this difficult time x 

    “Try to be a rainbow, in somebody else's cloud” ~ Maya Angelou
    Chelle 

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  • Thank you so muchToppy. My sister died peacefully last night. We are shocked how quickly she declined following the diagnosis, but relieved that she did not have to suffer long periods of pain and discomfort. Again, thank you for thinking of us.

  • Thank you so much Chelle. My sister is at peace now, having spent her last hours with her beloved daughter, and slipping away quietly when she was ready. Thank you for thinking of us.

  • Bless your heart.  All my love to you and your family. It is sad another great life has taken their wings.  If you need to chat, I am here.  xx

  • Thanks Chelle. You are always so kind. 

    You are so right and she will.  She's got the make up on this morning, and all her Christmas dinner planned and bought in, this lady is a fighter. For some strange reason I have the 13th Jan in my head, gets Christmas, New Year and her youngest Great Grandson 1st birthday on 9th Jan and then she might feel she can rest.  She is totally knackered but wont give in. What a Lady!! I am in awe.

    Hug taken xxx

  • I’m so sorry Toppy, as you’ve said before she’s a fighter and she’ll be determined to see it through to Christmas. It’ll just be about making the most out of those days and having those final memories. 

    Sending you lots of strength and hugs xx