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Dear Melissa,
I am sorry to hear the news that your grandmother has passed away. Please accept my sincere condolences. My thoughts are with you and your family right now.
Gavin
Melissa Ann we are so very sorry about your Grandmother. Please accept our
sincere thoughts and prayers.Melissa,
How old is your grandmother? I ask because quality of life is also a factor. If the treatment options would only serve to prolong difficult days without enjoying very many good days, she may be right in refusing treatment. The decision should be hers. My mom did not want much treatment, no radiation or surgery. Her oncologist thought she would not last a year, but that has been almost 3 years and she hasn’t gone yet. It is that unpredictable. If the refusal to eat is related to depression or choosing to starve the cancer, tempting foods with a variety of colors, shapes, textures, etc., especially things you know have been favorites may be enough. However, if the tastebuds have been affected or nausea is a problem, sucking on hard peppermint can help settle the stomach.
Hope these ideas help. I know, watching someone we love go through suffering and not trying to make it all better can be extemely difficult! That’s where we are with my mom, and she’s 88.You and your family are in my prayers.
Louise
Hello MelissaAnn,
Welcome! These people here are wonderful and I’m sure you will be welcomed with a bevy of support and information. This is a cruel disease and it sucks to have to join this club, but there was nothing like having these experts to bounce things off of in my most difficult of days. Kris is correct in suggesting Ensure or any type of protein shake to ensure she is getting her caloric intake. Anything like popsicles, smoothies might be more attractive to her. You can always throw some protein powder into a shake with flax or anything else that would be healthy for her.
Regarding the sleeping, Kris is also right in that your grandmother has a lot on her mind and perhaps it is anxiety or depression that is keeping her awake. I would definitely speak to her doctor to see what she needs to help her sleep.
As far as her diagnosis, many people on this site would recommend a second, even third opinion! 6 months to 2 years is quite the range. Have they talked about treatment options with your grandmother? Is there a possibility of operating?
This site is wonderful. I suggest you read, read, read and you will find lots of knowledge on how to best care for your grandmother at this time. Feel free to ask all the questions you need!
Blessings,
Ashlea
My doctor said that during these times, there are no bad foods…she needs calories, nutrition can be supplimented with Endure and vitamins. I know that when I am not up to snuff, I cant eat hot foods or foods that have too strong a smell. For me, during these periods I eat loads of sandwiches, smoothes, and different salads.
I also had the sleep problem. Your grandmother has lots of things on her mind that may prevent her from sleeping. Have her talk to her doctor about sleeping pills or try melatonin.
Hope that helps…oh yeah, welcome to the site. We will help you the best we can.
Kris
Hello my name is melissa and my grandmother was Diagnosed with CC in march. At first she was doing very well and we all had high hopes for her to be fine. She has started to turn for the worse when she was told she has 6 months to 2 years. She has stopped eating becasue she says she has no desire to eat. she says she is tried but can’t sleep… would any one have any advice to help her out with eating or sleeping. ????
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