Hi all, my mum has terminal lung and liver cancer, diagnosed 14 months ago. She hasn't really eaten for nearly 2 weeks and is struggling to drink. The syringe driver was fitted today. Any thoughts on time left.
I honestly can't 100% remember with my MIL as we were working in shifts and didn't have proper sleep but once the driver was fitted she passed away within a week. More than once we were told she was close, but she perhaps appreciated us chatting and holding her hand. My BIL was just over 24 hours - he had contracted sepsis in addition to his cancer.
I know that this is a really difficult time, try to take comfort in that you are carrying out her wishes. Even though it is the last thing on your minds, try to make you sure you eat and sleep, even if only a little.
I honestly can't 100% remember with my MIL as we were working in shifts and didn't have proper sleep but once the driver was fitted she passed away within a week. More than once we were told she was close, but she perhaps appreciated us chatting and holding her hand. My BIL was just over 24 hours - he had contracted sepsis in addition to his cancer.
I know that this is a really difficult time, try to take comfort in that you are carrying out her wishes. Even though it is the last thing on your minds, try to make you sure you eat and sleep, even if only a little.
