Hi Jeanne, so sorry to hear about your Mom. My husband has Pancreatic Cancer and had radiation and is having Gemzar plus they want him to do tarceva,too. Not sure what we will be able to do because of the cost of tarceva. We are trying to get help with this now and hope that some thing will work out. As far as life expect, everyone is different. There is so much info out there that is to much to take in. But I find I want to know as much as I can so I can ask the right questions when we meet with my husband doctor's. so keep asking the questions and keep up your spirits because I am a cancer surviver twice and I thank god every day! Keep the faith and god bless you and your Mom