My mother was diagnosed with bile duct cancer 7 years ago which spread to the liver. Throughout these years, she's undergone treatment and continued to have a good quality of life. However, back in May she develop fluid that started around her chest throughout the rest of her body. She went to Cancer Treatment Centers of America and they could not treat her because the creatin levels of her kidneys were too high. Her doctors at home says that she has lived unusually long despite this disease. About 3 weeks ago, she became unresponsive for about 3 days. Before she came to, her doctor said that she was in "transition". He was shocked to see her come in to see him the next week. She continues to be very week however. She has had blood tranfusions and is beginning temporary dialysis to remove more fluid from her body. She is an evangelist and has very strong faith. This disease has caused her to hallucinate at times which is very hard for me. She does not appear to be the mother I have known. But I continue to fight with her. I was wondering if anyone else has entered this stage or has a family member who has. My mother is 56 years old. I am 35. We need more time together.