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

Thanks for posting Keri, I'm glad to hear how you're going. You're so right about 'day by day, hour by hour'. Sending love and hugs, Emily ... View more

palative care is free through Medicare. Get in touch with his GP or oncologist and they will be able to get this in place. my mum was with silver chain and they were all so amazing. All there services from cooking to cleaning to personal care etc was free of charge also. They would anything to help you and the family out in anyway we had the social worker come out once but between 3 adults looking after mum we didn't need the addional services.  I guess if you go privately you pay for this or the gap if you have private Heath although not sure on this as mum was a public patient.    Hope this info helps.  ... View more