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Bellally
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Was on earlier mum.is 90 with bladder cancer hasn't eaten or drank all day not really responding to me shes been sleeping all day basically rang 111 about 4ish then a  out of hours doctor rang just after 5 to say she will get a doctor to come out as mum is taking no fluids nothing I'm still waiting do you think if it gets to about 8.30 shall I ring 111 again and 

  • I'm so sorry to hear what is happening Bellally. 

    Don't be afraid of getting back in touch with the out of hours GP to find out when the doctor may arrive but if you feel things are taking too long or your mum is getting worse then you could ring 111 again to update them on the situation and see what else can be done.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Offline in reply to Moderator Steph

    Thank you steph she just won't open her mouth to let me give her some water she has really been sleeping all day I'm worried as she always said she don't want to go bk to hospital but the thing is I think she needs a drip she's had no food or drink I feel awful 

  • in reply to Bellally

    I can't even begin to imagine how difficult this must be but you're doing so well and hopefully the doctor will be there soon.

    If your mum is awake at the moment, you could try giving her some small pieces of ice to suck as it will help keep her mouth moist.

    I'm not sure if you've come across this already, but I really do hope some of the tips and advice given on this section of our website will help as well.

    We're sending all our strength and support your way and are thinking of you at this incredibly difficult time Bellally.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Offline in reply to Moderator Steph

    Thank you steph doctor rang and said somebody will come out but her wishes are not to go bk to hospital so there going to check her rattly chest and said as long as she's comfortable x

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