I am so sorry about your Mom. Words can't take away the pain--just mabe offer comfort... I was my grandmother's caretaker when she had cancer(spindle cell sarcoma--I think). It's tough to go through with it with someone you love. Stay strong and know that everyone is praying for you and your family.
I am sorry for the anguish you are going through. It is very difficult to watch our parents grow frail. I apologize for offering advice that is not requested but I felt compelled to suggest this: Hospice Care. There are facilities that provide home care or hospice care; they focus on the comfort and quality of life for the terminally ill patient. I had a family member who used one and we all agree that it was the best thing that could have been done. We had 7 happy months with our loved one in the comfort of home, mostly. And there was no pain because pain was managed first and foremost. And there was lucidity because we asked for it, so no heavy doses of morphine that kept our loved one "out of it".
I would recommend it to almost everyone.
May your mother find peace and comfort and my heart goes out to you.
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