Hi Jules, Thank you for your comments on pallative care. Unfortunately her journey finished today. We were called to be there with her but she passed before any of her brothers or sisters or her mum arrived. The main comfort was her husband and three daughters were there. Very sad day. ... View more

Unfortunately my sister passed away this morning. Thank you for your support during my journey. She is now at peace. ... View more

My sister has advanced small cell lung cancer that has metastised to her brain. She is off a property in the central west and has been placed in a unit in Sydney. The care she is receiving is outstanding. From her arrival she has had specialised physio, spiritual guidance, massage therapy, pain relief at her fingertips and specialised care e.g a hoist machine to get her from bed to commode as she does not feel comfortable with a bed pan. I do not think she could have this same quality care available if she was at the property. She is hoping to get back home but I am realistically thinking this May not be possible. What are others thoughts? ... View more

Thank you for your reply it was very informative. My sister is off a property near Wellington. However she was having treatment out of RNSH hospital and always travelled to Sydney for her treatment. She is also under Hammond care and based at wahroonga neringah hospital. She keeps saying she is in rehab and she is going to build herself up and then they will let her go home. I am trying to be positive but honestly I can not see her getting back to the farm. It's funny what you said about not going when they sleep. We did on Friday night and she was on the phone wanting to know where we had gone and why??? She was in such a deep sleep that we had not bothered to wake her. I did take her a scrapbook I made with my daughter on our last visit and she loved it! Wasn't sure how she was going to react to it. Can totally relate to how you would miss it all. The coffees walks to get lunch and talks. Thanks for your support, encouragement and friendship much appreciated. ... View more

Thank you so much for your reply. Did your mum end up in a pallative care unit? And how long was she in care for before she passed away. Thank you for your suggestions of writing your thoughts down. Apparently she has become very angry towards those nearest and dearest at the minute. Not looking forward to these final weeks? Months? . ... View more

I am feeling for you. My sister 48 was diagnosed last July with small cell lung cancer and was told she would be lucky to make Christmas. She went through chemo and combined radio and chemo. Unfortunately it has now metastasised to her brain ( at least 15 lesions) she has been admitted now to a pallative care unit and I am watching her body deteriorate, struggling with fine motor skill, being lifted on a hoist to go to toilet, losing control of her bladder and bowel. It is so sad she has three beautiful daughters. Life can be so unfair. I keep wondering what else she has ahead and how much longer she can fight this. ... View more