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My mother inlaw has cancer in her bones and liver and outer lining of brain and lungs she has taken her third chemo and now she's
not walking eating much says she is seeing things and her talking is making no sense is this normal ?

Answer 1

Sadly, this is normal. Your mother is law has very advanced cancer. Having cancer in the bones and dura are 2 very dangerous places to have cancer, there's little that can be done outside of chemo and radiation. Also, with so many sites being affected, these treatments are not terribly effective. Think about it, she has cancer growing on the lining of her brain, that is going to effect her speech and sight, along with almost every other function. As for the eating, that can be caused by the chemo and general bad health. I'm sorry you have to watch her decline in this way, it's truly sad. I hope your family stays strong during what will most likely be the final parts of her life.

Answer 2

Many things can be causing these problems. Loss of appetite is quite common in cancer patients. Talk to her doctor about Megace, which is a drug that can help stimulate a person's appetite. It is used a lot in cancer patients.

Some of her problems with the confusion and "seeing things" may be due to the cancer in her lungs and/or brain. If her lungs are so affected that they cannot provide enough oxygen, then she might have a decreased level of consciousness.

Listen to some of the "non-sensical" things that she is saying as they may be clues to things that she needs. There is a great book called "Final Gifts" by M. Callahan and P. Kelley(They are hospice nurses). It might give you some insight into what is happening to her.

Answer 3

I am sorry to say but it has probably taken over her brain, and that is why she is having hallucinations. Also it could be that she is so drained that she is seeing things or talking differently. I would definitely talk to her and her guardian and her doc to see what the next course of action is and also if she wants a DNR then consider hospice. Good Luck! If you have any questions IM me.

Answer 4

Yes, it is. Unfortunately. My aunt died of cancer a few years back. She wanted to die at home so we stayed with her (and had a hospice nurse come in everyday) and at the end, she was hallucinating and then went into a coma. She died 2 days later.

I'm sorry. Your mother-in-laws cancer has spread throughout her body.

Answer 5

The brain cancer might be causing hallucinations. The speech problem is just an effect of cancer, my grandfather is the same way but he is on pain meds.

Answer 6

Yes. Cancer is a horrible way to die, and it affects a huge number of Americans. It's stupid that we waste effort on the war on terrorism when the real killer is cancer. Unfortunately, lab technicians don't look as cool on TV as soldiers.

Answer 7

I have done hospice care and this sounds very normal- could also be related to pain meds- the best thing to do is keep her safe and comfortable- I am so sorry- I saw my mom suffer w cancer and I know it is difficult- take care and may G-d comfort you all- () () () D

Answer 8

yes it is . you need to be ther e for her .you may also want to start preparing yourself and others for when god takes her home....somtimes it is hard to say good bye , to say all the unfinshed things. they need to hear it as much as you . they need to know they mattered so they peacefully. sometimes just having a long meaningful talk helps. and you can always pass a lone thier wisdom..be there and hold thier hand and pray with them, and others as they need you ..and rejoice as you know GOD will take a special angel home.....

Answer 9

No not at all, this could be the end or from medicines she is taking. Call her primary care physician and say what is going on.

Answer 10

Sadly I think it is normal. God bless her.