Mum dying

My mum was diagnosed in May with terminal brain cancer - gilibstoma  - given months - she has lost all mobility in this time and is bed bound - she sleeps much of the time and we are now three months since the diagnosis - have been struggling as grieving for her even though she is still here - I do her nails and chat to her but feel so helpless - just find it so hard not knowing if she has hours, days or weeks left each time I leave - I'm also doubting if I have the strength to hold it all together for her at the end - if I'm there - any one been in similar situation? 

  • Hello Emily, so sorry about your Mum.  My mum died of cancer, so I do know how you feel.  You say she is sleeping a lot and has lost her mobilty and is bedbound...........these are the signs that her body is starting to shut down.  I am so sorry Emily but I think you would rather know the truth than a load of waffle wouldn't you?  Having watched many family members and friends die from this disease, I would say that her time is very near.  You will find the strength to hold it all together...........I promise you.  It's like you find an inner strength you never knew you had.  I know how devastating this is, and once again, so sorry for what your are going through, Violet, x