Hi Katy I know what you are going through having losing my mum to PC Nov last year. KJ is right bloating is normal as ascites starts to develop. Mum did have her tummy drained twice and that did help with pain, but it wasn't long after that things went down hill and next thing we knew she was in pallative care. It's all very sad to see but from my experience you need to be strong for your mum and be there with her as much as you can, it is hard on us too but we have time after to reflect. The last thing you don't want is any regrets, be with her and support her is the best thing you can do now.  Once Chemo finished for mum she was home and we had nurses come home and make sure she was up to date with the latest meds etc... I feel for you and your family having been through the same thing not so long ago. Be strong for your Mum she needs you 😉 ... View more

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Mum is going ok, and i know what you mean about not having chemo.   Mum had a week off last week from chemo and what a difference it made, her op this friday is to put a Port in so they will use that to give her chemo, saves sticking needles in her arm.   All the best for your trip 😉 ... View more

How are things going? You must be getting ready for your trip soon? Mum has been ok, having a week off chemo helps heaps, she is getting the port done this Friday, I hope that op goes ok and doesn't make her temp to up or give her pain... ... View more

Just be there for her and support her in her decisions, its hard but stay strong;) ... View more

I've also been reading up on Marijuana Oil www.marijuanaoil.com.au   Does anyone know anyone who has had this? It might help?  ... View more

It is hard to see them go down hill, especially seeing them suffering, I totally understand where you are coming from.    Not one Dietitian has been able to help mum too, and I think this is a massive gap for chemo patients.    Is your mum going in Hopstial because she is in pain? Sounds like your mum should be in palliative care? We don't want to see them suffering.    I don't know what ascites is I'll have to look that up.    Ask alot of questions while your mum is in hospital, you want to know what would be best for your mum ... View more

Apparently the tingling is a side effect of the drug she is on, we are not expecting mum to have the operation so she will be on chemo for as long as she can take it.   She has skipped this week of chemo and is feeling abit better for it now.   Eating is still a issue but she is doing her best to get down whatever she can.   Taking things day by day, that's all we can do i guess... ... View more

This is what I fear, mum going in pain and what to do when she is in alot of pain, currently she is taking Bascopan for tummy pain, she doesn't like taking medication but I am sure there might be something else she can take.    Your mum sounds like she is abit more advanced than where mum is at I am sorry I can't provide any further advice then to be there with her as much as you can so you will never regret anything.    I also have a feeling dad will go down hill too when mum goes, it would be hard to loose someone you have been with and relied on for so long.    Mum is now saying that she has tingling pains in her hands and feet, tomorrow she has her final round of chemo (4th cycle) my guess is they might reduce her treatment not sure.    When is your trip to see your grandma? It would be hard to leave your mum during this time.  ... View more

So sorry to hear about your grandma and yes life can change so quickly...   I know what you mean about not seeing them go through pain and yes if mum was at a stage where pain was everyday and it was because of chemo i would be asking her if she would want to stop and I am sure she would say yes.   She will be having her port put in beginning of May as the clinic is finding it hard now to find a vein for chemo in her arm.   I am going ok, I've decided to resign from my job as it's too demanding and I would rather be by mum's side as much as I can.   My dad is around and he does what he can, my brother on the other hand is a lost cause and doesn't care, selfish and only thinks of himself...   This all started Sept last year when we all just came back from my 40th BDay in Hawaii, little did i know that would be my last trip with my mum.    Keep me posted on how your mums going, take care Mon ... View more