Hi Rick M,
You did not say if your mom was given the option of having surgery first for removal of her tumor..Has she spoken with a Gynecological-Oncology-Surgeon? What were his recommendations? The standard chemo for Ovarian Cancer is Carboplatin and Taxol. Both are very tolerable and they have meds to offset many of the side effects (except hair loss! so it is good your mom is getting a wig). And it is good that she is going ahead with the treatment. I know that prayer goes along way in helping heal the mind and body and my prayers are with you and your family as you and your mom face this new and unwanted experience. What I learned in my past year of dealing with Stage 3 OVCA, surgery, chemo and remission, is that quality of life must be considered in all choices made. Knowledge is power, so learn all you can, get second opinions and even thirds if your mom is not comfortable with who is talking with her. She sounds like a very lucky mom to have such a wonderfully supportive and loving family beside her. Keep in touch. There are some really great websites that offer great information and advice: acor.org has online discussion boards for all types of cancer and also for caregivers and thewellnesscommunity.org - they also provide an online support group weekly if you are interested in joining that. Big hugs and Huge prayers...She is blessed to have you.