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Update on Nan
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We have been given the devastating news that her uterine cancer is terminal. The tumour is just too massive and thus inoperable. Radiotherapy is not an option as she is just too weak. We have been told that she hasn't got much time option of going home or going to a hospice.
Could anybody tell us what we can expect in the final days and hours and what we can do to make her as comfortable as possible? X
Could anybody tell us what we can expect in the final days and hours and what we can do to make her as comfortable as possible? X
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Hello Nomercy. So sorry to hear your very sad news.
There is also the Marie Curie Nursing Service available via your Nan's GP if she decides to come home.
http://www.mariecurie...nursing-in-your-home/
My father-in-law was nursed by one of these wonderful ladies in his own home until the end. She was marvellous.
There is also the Marie Curie Nursing Service available via your Nan's GP if she decides to come home.
http://www.mariecurie...nursing-in-your-home/
My father-in-law was nursed by one of these wonderful ladies in his own home until the end. She was marvellous.
Hi
Sorry to hear NoM...
Pretty much echo most of what has been said... just make sure you access every service you can if Nan wants to be at home... If she does you will at least know you have respected her wishes... And you still have time to laugh over old memories with her... and once in a while the odd tear in her presence won't hurt it's ok for her to know you are sad and will miss her.. sometimes a show of emotion can prompt very special little conversations
Sorry to hear NoM...
Pretty much echo most of what has been said... just make sure you access every service you can if Nan wants to be at home... If she does you will at least know you have respected her wishes... And you still have time to laugh over old memories with her... and once in a while the odd tear in her presence won't hurt it's ok for her to know you are sad and will miss her.. sometimes a show of emotion can prompt very special little conversations
My heart goes out to you NoM, I went through this in 2010 with my dad, fortunately (or not) he only lasted three days after his diagnosis with lung and bone cancer, but we just tried to make him as comfortable as possible. He died with all his children at his bedside and thinking that he was going home. ((((. ))) big hugs to you xxx.
Heard on answerbank that Nan has died. My thoughts go out to you and your family. I like your chosen Daniel O'Donnell song" Our Special Absent Friends."
Be comforted in the knowledge that she is no longer suffering and we all have to go through the grieving process. And, if you can look back with fond memories it helps to ease the pain. Take care.
Be comforted in the knowledge that she is no longer suffering and we all have to go through the grieving process. And, if you can look back with fond memories it helps to ease the pain. Take care.
I am not quite sure where the misunderstanding has occurred, but my Nan has not passed away.
In the last few days she was taken down for another scan, and yesterday, without much warning, they decided to send her to Cheltenham. She was collected by ambulance at 5pm yesterday and transferred over there. We don't want to get our hopes up at this stage, but this latest development is more encouraging.
In the last few days she was taken down for another scan, and yesterday, without much warning, they decided to send her to Cheltenham. She was collected by ambulance at 5pm yesterday and transferred over there. We don't want to get our hopes up at this stage, but this latest development is more encouraging.
