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Hi. Yes I have medical power of attorney but she is still capable of making decisions. I have had a meeting with her doctor on my own who told me she has about 6 months. I didn’t even think to ask the doctor whether my mum knew, as I was very upset and mums last appointment with the doctor I was not with her. If she knows, I’m guessing she may not want to discuss it as she would have told me by now. I guess this is something I could ask the doctor and the decision may be taken out of my hands.

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Thanks for your advice. Yes all her affairs are in order. I have decided to talk to her GP and discuss the best way to deal with this. I’m also wondering if her GP has told her as her last appointment was at mums house and I could not make the appointment due to work.

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Hi everyone. I am a newbie here and am looking for some advise. My mum who is 79 has lung cancer, breast cancer, aortic stenosis and severe emphysema. She weighs 42kg and due to all her health issues as well as her weight is unable to have any surgeries, chemo or radiation. I had a visit with her doctor who has told me she is terminal and may have 6 months. My question is, do I tell her she may only have 6 months??? I feel deep down she may know. My brother and I think we shouldn’t tell her as we feel it may add more stress which she does not need. Very interested to hear what other people think.

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