Hi I’m Lynne , I’m sat with my dad who seems to be in last stages of life . He was diagnosed 4 years ago and has had a strong fight with 3 different types of cancer . On Friday the 13th we were told it had spread throughout his body and he would possibly only have weeks left . He deteriorated quickly and has been on a morphine driver since Monday , he has had this awful gargle since Monday night and has nil by mouth since aunday .
Its seems he doesn’t want to let go yet , breathing extremely erratic and has been for 3 days now breathing then stopping for around 30 secs ( I did time it ) I know everyone is different but I just want him to be at peace as my mum is really struggling .
Is this normal ? Can it last for days ? Weeks ?? Any advice would be great .
UPDATE
He is still fighting hard , we have been told since Monday anytime now but he’s not for having it . I did laugh and say he will be holding out to his birthday on Tuesday he said he always wanted to be 69 .
The rattle has gone just short breaths then one long One then nothing for 20-30 seconds . I know he isn’t In any pain as I’m sure he would be quick to let me know .