My mom was treated for non-small cell carcimina with surgery and radiation in 2001. All seemed well up until last year when my sister died of breast cancer. I do believe the stress associated with that spurred on a reoccurence.
My mom just had brain surgery for brain mets and the doctor now wants to treat her agressively with radiation and chemo. She is a tiny woman and very weak and I am frightened.
I have avoided the issue of survival rates with the doctor as I do not want to take away her hope. Anyone have any thoughts they care to share?
This is all very difficult for me. WHen my sister's breast cancer came back, she opted for alternative meds, which were the equivilant of non treatment. The cancer ate right through her body. I am so worried about my mother suffering through these treatments and still losing her battle, but I do not see any alternative.
At the very least, please keep our family in your prayers and thank you for listening.