no communication from sister

over a week ago my younger sister 44 who has triple negative breast cancer was taken from the hospice to hospital with renal failure. the hospital managed to get on top of this but then she had bowel obstruction which needed a NG tube. I last spoke to her on sat but since have heard nothing. she is not communicating with her husband and Daughter. her husband was told today that a litre of fluid was drained from her stomach. also I was a named next of kin but my sister has refused permission for me to get an update. this is so out of character of her, so I am worried that she is nearing end of life?? is this normal. 

  • This sounds like a very tough situation for you all and it must be very frustrating not being able to get an update on your sister.

    Unfortunately no-one here can really say what this means but if you'd like to talk things through with one of our cancer nurses then do be sure to give them a call on 0808 800 4040. Their phone lines are open Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m and will do what they can to help.

    I really hope you're able to find out more soon and wish you all the best at this difficult time.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator