Mum's eating has reduced since finding out she's terminal. When should I raise the alarm?

HI there

My Mum was told her lung cancer was terminal 10 days ago with a prognosis of 12 months or less, and since then, has reduced her eating from a small but reasonable portion at teatime to either nothing at all or a couple of mouthfuls. She is managing some porridge at breakfast, with difficulty, and some soup at lunch but no carbs. She has also been drinking a protein drink the GP prescribed.

I'm unsure whether to wait for her first face to face appointment on Thursday with her assigned Sue Ryder nurse, or whether to raise the alarm tonight or tomorrow morning that her eating has reduced like this in the last 10 days. I'm also  unsure whether it's OK to call the Goldline to share concerns like this - or whether it's for urgent needs only. My sister seems to think we should wait until Thursday and not call Goldline. 

thanks in advance for advice

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  • I have been also diagnosed with lung cancer and given 6/12 months I lost my appetite when the fluid built up and pressed on my stomach but I am sure X-rays would have shown this. I have found the cancer changed what I fancied eating (not in a healthy way) but a lot of sweet rubbish which I try to control but feel it is better to eat something than nothing my thoughts are with you all

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  • I have been also diagnosed with lung cancer and given 6/12 months I lost my appetite when the fluid built up and pressed on my stomach but I am sure X-rays would have shown this. I have found the cancer changed what I fancied eating (not in a healthy way) but a lot of sweet rubbish which I try to control but feel it is better to eat something than nothing my thoughts are with you all

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