Daughter recalls mother’s ‘euphoric’ hospice moment after brain cancer fight, then learns the real reason after her passing: ‘Nicole is a girl’s girl’
We all want a friend who stands by us through sickness and health, and the same applies to TikTok user @giantcookielady’s mother. Just two days ago, Chloe shared a video on her TikTok account, narrating a story that has now garnered over 200K views along with thousands of comments, shares, and likes. In the video, she recounts the time she lost her mother to brain cancer and describes a particular moment from the last few days of her mother’s life, which still makes her laugh when she remembers it.
At the start of the video, Chloe makes it clear that viewers need an open mind and a dark sense of humour, and honestly, the disclaimer was very necessary given what she described actually happened. Long story short, when her mother was being transferred into hospice, Chloe recalls her feeling unusually “euphoric.” At the time, she didn’t think much of it, but later learned from her mother’s friend, Nicole, that she had given her some edibles, which made her feel and behave that way.
Chloe has a funny memory of her mother and her friend Nicole
In her video, Chloe states that her mother, who was suffering from brain cancer, had reached a stage in her treatment where the doctors said she needed to be transferred from the hospital to a hospice. Since Chloe was very busy then, taking care of her child, her stepson, her sister, and her cookie business, she decided to reach out to some of her mother’s friends, asking if they wanted to be part of any part of the journey. Chloe’s mother’s closest friend at that time, Nicole, responded and was present when she was being transferred from the hospital to hospice.
After this, when Chloe saw her mother, to complete some paperwork and set up her room, she recalled that her mother was very calm and having an “amazing time,” which at the time made her think it was due to the effects of her brain cancer. Chloe then discusses her mother’s passing, mentioning she donated her body to science, which is why her ashes were returned to the family long after cremation. She then held a “celebration of life” for her mother, where Nicole was also present. During the event, Chloe recalls telling Nicole about her mother’s demeanour when she first saw her in hospice, noting that she looked unusually happy, to which Nicole revealed that she had given her edibles. “I sat in the hospital feeding her the amount that she wanted,” Chloe recalled Nicole saying.
People on TikTok are enjoying @giantcookielady’s story about her mom
People have reacted warmly to TikTok user @giantcookielady’s story about her mother. Many have expressed their admiration for Nicole. User @br52299 wrote, “Nicole is a girl’s girl.” User @beautifulmesslife said, “hell yeah, your mom & Nicole were ride or die girls girls. Love that for her and love that Nicole gave you a little giggle after everything.”
A large number of people also shared their own stories of losing a family member or having one on hospice. User @mamajaxie commented, “When my grandma died of brain cancer, every 2 minutes she’d ask why I was in her home. I kept telling her “I won the showcase on Price is Right.” Then I’d make up different places I was taking her. She’d say “Well hot damn” and then ask me why I was in her home.” User @rebeccawescott added, “I brought my grandma home on hospice last April. The second day home she told me she was bored. I gave her edibles and made her a cocktail and she told me “I’m here for a good time, not a long time.” It’s my favorite memory of that time.”
Brain Cancer Facts Everyone Should Know
Contrary to popular notion, brain tumours or brain cancers are not rare. According to the National Foundation for Cancer Research, in the United States, approximately 90,000 brain tumours are diagnosed each year, and among them, almost 28 per cent will be considered malignant or cancerous. Additionally, the source notes that the chance of developing a malignant tumour of the brain or spinal cord in a person’s lifetime is less than 1%, with the risk slightly higher among men than women.
Survival rates for brain cancer or tumour vary depending on the type. Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most lethal form of brain cancer, representing 45 per cent of all primary malignant brain tumours, with a five-year survival rate of just 8 per cent.
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