Hi my name is Nikke, my mom was diagnosed w/stage iv lung cancer, about 3 weeks ago after having a persistent cough for about 6 mo. My mom doesn't smoke. Basically she was given NO hope, 6-12 mo of life. She was told she had Adeno Carcinoma. My husband went to the doctor with her today, they are only giving her chemo, they say radiation therapy won't help her, or surgery because it has spread to multiple parts of the lung and her lymph nodes. My mom is 61 years old. I have her in my home and I have grown really accustomed to having her around, I am a stay at home mom and I spend a lot of time with her. My kids are 2 and 7 mo, it breaks my heart to think she won't be around for very long and will miss them growing up. She coughs almost all night. They gave her one round of chemo a week ago. I am even trying unconventional methods to get her better. I am so sad, its just all consuming. I can't bear to see her suffer like this, but I can't imagine life without her. I know we all die someday, but I wish it not to be like this, it's such a painful way to go. Please if you believe in God, pray for my mom. Her name is Maria. Thank You.