Last stages of life

My Mum has lung cancer and was given just weeks to live a few months ago. She’s remarkably still here now, although it sucks that she’s suffering so much. Since December when she was at her worst she has improved slightly as in she has become slightly more mobile and is now on less oxygen but over the last week or so she’s been a lot more tired. I guess Ive been fearing the worse for months and every slight thing that gets worse I panic. What are the last stages of life? Will I know when the end is near? Thanks. 

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  • I lost my Mum in February to gall bladder Cancer. 1 month from diagnosis to death. The last few days are tough. When your Mum stops eating and finally stops drinking you know its 1 to 2 days. Then her breathing will change and you will know.  I was surprised that she waa conscious till the end. That was something I didn't expect and was quite traumatizing. She was in no pain and although a religious person, was still quite frightened. Sending you my love and take care of yourself. I have her service on Wednesday this week.

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    Hi Talldarkandhandsome,

    I hope that your mum's funeral went well last Wednesday and, that you managed to give her a good send off.

    Thinking of you and your family,
    Kind regards,
    Jolamine

     

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