Just before dying from cancer my sister had a big burst of energy like every thing was fine. Is this normal?

She had ovarian cancer stage IV.

Just before dying from cancer my sister had a big burst of energy like every thing was fine. Is this normal?
My mum was released from hospital to die at home with stage IV ovarian cancer. She died 12 days later. In these days we were actually hoping that she might live a few more weeks or perhaps even months because she kept getting better and stronger, her operation wound was healing and she was so alive. Her energy drained away only 2 days before her death.


I have been told by a nurse that this is not uncommon - a fair amount of dying people get a final burst of energy before death.
Reply:i think it is, just because she wants to make her last few minutes memorable
Reply:yes,,,itslike some sort of message...message saying this is my last day...my brother was verry energetic before he died after breakfast...
Reply:I have known several people who rallied briefly just before death.
Reply:I have heard many stories of it. It is like GOD gives a person one more time of energy and happiness on this earth, before they move on.
Reply:its very normal, many people who die from cancer first seem like they are getting well and in all suprise they perish
Reply:yes it is normal the same thing happened to my grandma
Reply:Does it matter? I mean with all due respect she's dead, so oviously you can't save her (physically) and her health is not a problem.


I'm sorry that happend to you
Reply:My mother was ill with cancer for months, and in hear last 24 hours she was more comfortable and more lucent then any time in the previous weeks.
Reply:I don't know how to explain it but its true As an R.N. for many years I can say I have seen it many times.In my opinion: right before they die they encounter a spiritual experience and get a view of God and heaven and the joy that they feel,knowing they will soon be there,is what gives them that burst.Your sister is in heaven
Reply:I have heard about this--in fact Christopher Moore talks about it in his new book a Dirty-Job. His reasoning was more along the comic lines so I wouldn't take it to heart, but he does research his books so it is an actual phenomenon. You might want to talk to someone who works in Hospice. They might be able to explain it to you.





I am sorry for your loss.
Reply:Yes its normal. I have noticed this happen in animals and humans.
Reply:I'm sorry for your loss. It is still a rather unexplored phenomenon, but the truth is, this is quite common when it comes to certain types of diseases. I suspect that thanks to the rapid development of neuropsychiatry, we will have an answer within the next decade or so. Anyway, it interesting, but it does happen in a substantial amount of cases.
Reply:yes its also known as the calm before the storm so sorry for your loss i was shocked as well when it happened to my mum i thought she was getting better.this can happen 1 day to a week before death they can look and sound a lot better.Once again sorry
Reply:She might have felt that she can leave this birth calmly, since she haven't done any wrong to any one. It gives the MSG that she is reborn with happiness
Reply:Yes, she had resolved all of her internal issues and was at peace with her fate. She was ready to go, and she probably had a glimpse of Heaven (like my late mother did), which made everything right for her. I am certain that she went to the Good Place, not the Bad Place. I hope you are at peace with all of it.
Reply:i think its normal rite before people past they talk about thing good thing an some thing that they shouldn't have done while they where little an they think about it as the good lord call them home it is natural for things like that
Reply:i uncle come over once and was so happy not sick acting so silly left then 12 hours latter died what i am saying people are happy before death
Reply:Sorry about your loss.





To the question:


Yes -- but everyone is different. If it is unexpected, it can be disturbing. That said, it can also be viewed as a wonderful gift. A chance to say goodbye while the person is lucid/alert.





My personal theory: as the body is shutting down, energy that was previously used to keep the body going (i.e., internal organs, digestion, etc.) is now available to the brain.
Reply:I'm sorry you lost your sister. As a retired radation therapist, I have seen this many times, as well as in my own mother. I'm not sure if it is a spiritual thing, or just a last minute effort of the body to say goodbye, or have a chance to make things right with a special person. Whatever you want to call it, it's very common, and I feel we are lucky to have a chance to be with our loved one a last time.
Reply:Honestly, its better you consult a specialist. I really want to help but I don't think I can give better answers than specialist do. Sorry.





good luck





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Reply:Yes....definitely normal!