No food or fluid

Hi I posted last week about my aunty who was given 3 months to live, unfortunately she has deteriorated and has gone into a hospice (yesterday). They are administrating morphine but no fluid or food. She no longer seems to be coherent, I just wanted to know and be prepared I guess, she won't be with us much longer will she :-(  xxx 

  • Hi Lise, 

    I'm really sorry to hear your aunty's health is getting worse but the hospice will do all they can to look after her. I know you want to know what to expect as the time draws near so I have included some information we have on our website about dying with cancer for you to have a look at. It can be a bit of a tough read so do only go through it if you're with someone or feel you are ready to do so.

    You can also chat to our cancer nurses about this on their freephone number - 0808 800 4040 - Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m so do give them a call when you can as they will be able to discuss your aunty's situation with you in more detail.

    Kind regards, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator