When palitive care are involved
Hi All,
My mam was diagnosed with osephagus cancer about two years ago. She had an operation and two set of chemo. However before Christmas she went for a scan and the cancer had spread and she was told to do another set of chemo..but after having one session it has made her weak. Palitive care team are involved..Ive seen my mam recently and got permission from the Gardai to visit her..it's been difficult because we have to wear PPE gear and I would just love for my mam to see my face with out all the gear on..I know we have to bit since she may only have little time left with us..the whole covid thing has destroyed are family communication. Because we are worried our poor mam might get it and she would be sent to hospital where we may not see her because of the virus. I'm in bits I thought the treatment might work and she would get more time with her grand children..I'm grieving already and I'm so scared for her. Any advice would be wonderful. Many thanks xx
Hi
I am so sorry to read of the very difficult time you are going through. As you say you are grieving already and the whole COVID circumstances make it so much more difficult. It is good that you have reached out to us here. There are a number of ways to get support at the moment. We have suggestions on how to communicate in different ways during these unprecedented times. Also there are things the grandchildren can do that will help them and you to feel involved. Simple things like colouring a picture, writing a poem or sending a card will mean so much to your Mam. You could also do video recordings and video chats so that your Mam can see their faces.We also have counselling service that you could avail of. If you could ring our Nurseline we would go through all of this and try to help in any way we can. Our number is 1800 200 700 and we are here Mon-Thurs 9-8pm & Fri. Sat Sun 9-5pm.
Kind regards