Hi Pat-I know I've mentioned tongren in a few other posts. We have people in class with COPD. They visibly pink up in a minute or two and breathe easier when we treat them. Don't know if she would be open to alternative energy healing, but it can help with the COPD as well as be used for cancer. Glad your real Dr had less alarming news for you. Some of these Drs seem like they're out to terrify you as much as possible. Good luck with your Mom.