I'm so sorry will pray for her that she is peaceful 

Thank you very much 

Hi Sng,

I am so sorry to hear about your nan. So many people want to know how long a loved one has left -if only we had a crystal ball. Sadly, there is no hard and fast rule, as we all react differently to our cancer.

Not eating, drinking very little and sleeping most of the time are all signs that the end is imminent. Closer to the end, breathing changes and the 'death rattle' is heard. Is your nan at home or in a hospital or hospice? Her care team should be able to inform you when the end is near.

This is a horrile stage and I feel for you. There is so little that you can do to help her transition, but I do hope that it is peaceful.

I am thinking of you and am here any time you want to talk.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

She is at home, the nurse have provided liquid morphine ect but luckily she isn't in any pain. It's so hard not know how much time we have left with her especially with it being so close to christmas. Today she a noise appeared in her breathing that we haven't heard before but I've never heard the 'rattle' myself so i don't know what it sounds like. Thank you for your help it is much appreciated xx

Ask her nurse outright how long she is likely to have. Does she have carers coming in as well? Sometimes they know when the end is approaching too.

There is never a good time to face death, but Christmas is a particularly difficult time. Ask about the change in breathing, as any of these people will recognize the 'death rattle' if it is present.

Thinking of you and praying for a peaceful end.

Kind regards,

Jlamine xx

My mother has the cancer we got the bad news 7 weeks ago she has 4th stage cancer. My heat breaks for your nanny and famly as i know what yous are going true  My mammy's sister she only passed away from the same sage cancer in the same places she was not talking for a avout 2 weeks and just sleeping not eating vyt sge jyst held her daughters hand and tuck a big breath in and out anain and just went fast. I hope that helps you a bit  Your nanny might hang on a bit longer please god. Ill pray for your family and your nanny ️

Im sorry to hear about your mum, my nan sadly passed away Christmas eve. The fact she has gone still hasn't sunk in yet. Praying for you that you get a long time with your mum filled with happy memories x 

Hi Sng,

I am so sorry to hear that your nan passed on Christmas Eve.and I offer my sincere sympathy.

This is a dreadful time of year to lose a loved one, but I do hope that she had a peaceful passing. Did her care team give you any inkling that the end was near?

I expect that her funeral has been delayed because of Christmas too. I am thinking of and praying for you and your family.

Please remember that we are here for you whenever you want to talk.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

it sounds like your Nan is facing her final stages.  Be thankful that you still have your Nan.