Hi 

Mum has been diagnosed as terminal stomach cancer. She didnt want to know how long. I respect her decision.  After research, I understand that stomach cancer statistics are not great and am coming to terms with the fact that is likely to be months rather than years.

She wanted after the terminal diagnosis for everything to be normal. We have all tried to respect what she wants but is hard. Im always trying to pick my words so not to refer to anything that will upset her. Mum isnt coping well atall. Shes struggling to eat as feels sick and the tumor is taking up room in her stomach. Shes admitted she depressed but doesnt want any help. We keep offering to take her out. All she wants to do is sit on her own. Shes getting lower every day. Shes snapping at us all, and is really out of character. Dont get me wrong, I cant begin to imagine how she is feeling. But feel helpless to help her. She starts chemo in a week or so.

I know I cant change this terrible news, but really need help advice on how we can try and get her into a better frame of mind. PMA has got to play a part, otherwize I fear this fight will be over all to soon. She has a loving supportive family.

Has anyone got any advice they can offer. At this rate she is going spend her last months miserable as sin. Its heartbreaking. 

Thanks