Lung cancer with days to live

Hi 

we discovered last weekend that my dad has small cell lung cancer and due to other health problem ( heart failure etc ) he would not be able to receive any treatment . They told us at the hospital he only had a couple of days left but here we are a week later and he's never looked better and is eating loads . He's had a few days where he has slept all day but mostly he's awake and chatting away. 
 

is this normal ? He doesn't seem like someone who's about to die . Does the fact he's sitting chatting away mean he has longer ? It's confusing especially for the grandkids . 
 

thanks J 

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  • Hi. I'm sorry you too are in this position. I know what you are going through and it's so hard. 
    my sister has the same cancer. Yesterday she was able to eat and chat but last night showed signs of distress. During the night she was very restless and in and out of sleep. Today nurses have said she only has hours left. At 4pm they put a driver in her. She has not woken up. The driver is giving her continuous medication to keep her calm and peaceful. We are shocked to see how quickly she deteriorated as we now sit waiting for her last breath. She is too young to die but she has suffered so much in 6 months that I just want her to pass and be at peace. I hope you can stay strong, but it's hard. And, know so many are with you at this tragic time. I wish you strength and peace.

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    Hi Grandkids,

    A very warm welcome to our forum, although I am so sorry to hear of what you are going through. I well remember being in the same position as you when my beloved mum died. She had suffered so much for so long that I was relieved to see her finally at peace and no longer suffering.

    I am hoping and praying that your sister has a peaceful passing and can be finally laid to rest. Please keep in touch. We are always here for you.

    Thinking of you and your family and wishing you the strength to see this through.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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    Hi Grandkids,

    A very warm welcome to our forum, although I am so sorry to hear of what you are going through. I well remember being in the same position as you when my beloved mum died. She had suffered so much for so long that I was relieved to see her finally at peace and no longer suffering.

    I am hoping and praying that your sister has a peaceful passing and can be finally laid to rest. Please keep in touch. We are always here for you.

    Thinking of you and your family and wishing you the strength to see this through.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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