Hello Mixmash and thanks for your post,

I am sorry to hear about your mum. I can imagine this must be a very difficult time for your family.

Doctors are reluctant to give a time frame for how long someone has got as some patients can go on for much longer then expected and in other cases people don't go on for so long. Doctors are basing any predictions on other patients in a similar setting with a similar disease and everyone is so different.

A lot will depend on how mobile your mum is, whether she is eating and drinking and also what medication your mum is on.

You don't say in your email whether your mum is having any symptoms. If your mum is discharged back in to the community it is normally her GP that will take over her care.

We do have some information about practical support at home

We also have some information on coping with advanced bowel cancer. It has some practical tips on how to look after some one at home.

You may also find it helpful to have a read through Macmillan's information on supporting someone with cancer

I do hope that you are getting some support yourself as looking after a much loved relative can be exhausting.

Do give us a ring if you want to talk things through. The nurses are here Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm and the number to ring is Freephone 0808 800 4040.

All the best,

Catherine

Thinking of you and your family.. I have a friend in similar position..85 and stage 3 bowel cancer ...I think it's difficult to offer a 'time frame'  as everyone is different.. my friend is being kept as comfortable as possible  [ thankfully no pain]  and is seen by Consultant every 4 months... sending

They are fast tracking sending her home as she wants to die at home I can't stop crying.

Have you got any support for you and your Mum.. wanting to die at home and the reality can be very different scenario.. is your Mum being offered palliative care at home..