Back to the medical hospital today when the docs casually told us that there were now numerous tumours in my sister's neck. Apparently there is no point in operating to remove them as they would just re-appear. The doctor also thought that surgery would present a new set of problems for her, so it just isn't an option. Neither is a further dose of radiotherapy. He was also unable to tell us if the tumours were fast or slow growing - so all in all, it wasn't a very good appointment. Having to accept that nothing further can be done is very difficult. She still goes weekly to the hospice to see the palliative care staff and has an occasional visit at home from a nurse to check that all is well with the PEG tube. So she's still managing amazingly well on her own, all things considered, though I know today's news will have knocked her back a bit.
So we've decided to ignore what we learned today and just carry on as 'normally' as we can. What is the point of worrying when there's nothing that can be done to cure things. There is no alternative - other than to give up - and I know she's not going to do that in a hurry!
Thank you once again for all your kind thoughts.
With best wishes to all for the New Year.