Nikki
I too was diagnosed with Linitis Plastica in May of 2006. I had 6 sessions of chemo, then had my stomach removed. Originally they told me that I had 8 months to live and could not have my stomach removed as it would not give me more time. Well, I proved them wrong. I am better and stronger now. I can't say that there isn't more cancer somewhere in me, but with having the stomach and adrenal gland removed (it had metasticized to the adrenal) I have had more time. The margins were clean after the surgery. I also had 5 weeks of radiation. I seem to be doing well. They are watching me closely. I guess my point is that your mother should NEVER give up. I hope she wants to live enough to try anything that the doctors offer. It wasn't easy, but I'm here enjoying another holiday season with my family. If I didn't think I could do it, I couldn't have...Attitude has allot to do with success.
My blessings to your and your family.
Marlene