Very Concerned About Mom's Behavior - Side Effects? Stage 4

ldlevy

My mom is in her 4th year of Stage 4 breast cancer. She has mets on her liver and bones and is trying a cycle of Eribulin. She's had two treatments of it. In the last week or so her behavior has become strange. She is unable to write her name or really anything, has a very short attention span and also has a lot of short term memory loss. She won't remember what she said a few minutes earlier or what she was in the middle of doing. She doesn't remember my age or phone number. This has happened suddenly with a few things here and there to downright strange somewhat paranoid behavior yesterday. I'm so worried. Of course I have a call into her Oncologist but wonder if anyone else has experienced this kind of behavior. I don't know if it's the disease or the treatment... or maybe she's just worn out from all she's been through.The worst part is the "thinks" she's totally fine and is being stubborn about accepting help. She also seems a bit paranoid. She's moving in with my family next Saturday and I'm hoping she'll feel more comfortable about allowing help.  She is also very weak from not eating as she's had terrible nausea. Perhaps that is contributing? If anyone has any experience with this I'd love some feedback... including feedback on what I can do to make her more comfortable.Thank you,Laura 

meme31

You might try posting on the stage 4 forum.  They should have some advice for you.  Good luck to you and your mom.