Your mum sounds like she was an incredibly strong woman - as do you, taking on her care in her final weeks - and what a wonderful big family she was surrounded by. I’m sorry for your loss ... View more

I would ask your oncologist to refer you to a dietician. If your husband gets treatment in hospital they may have a dietician you can speak to and get suggestions and information from. Otherwise GPs can also provide dietician referrals.   Ideally you want to get shakes that are a bit more holistic in their content than just protein powder shakes. Sustagen would be a good place to start and is readily available at supermarkets until you can get dietician recommendations. Up & Go is probably less “healthy” but is another option available at supermarkets. Ensure is possibly another shake to look into (may be able to get it through a chemist). Again though, definitely a good idea to speak to a dietician, especially if this is something you’re looking to replace meals with as very few shakes can substitute a full diet.   Edit: probably a good idea to get a dietician referral anyway if he’s struggling to keep food down! ... View more

I am so very sorry about your husbands diagnosis. How devastating for you all.   The only comfort I feel I have to offer is to not underestimate chemo, as it may give you longer than the 6 month prognosis. I have been in a similar situation where my step dad was given 3-12 months (with heavy implication from the doctor it would be a lot closer to 3 than 12), but with chemo he lived for almost 4 years from the date of his diagnosis.   The best advice I have it just take it day by day - there is not much else you can do. Focus on spending time with each other. Allow yourself time to grieve, and take care of yourself as well.  ... View more