Linda, thank you very much. I hope your treatment continues to go well. Are you a patient a CTCA? What does stage 4 mean exactly? What type of surgery did you have? My mom and her doctor have decided not to continue with chemo. I must say I was somewhat relieved even though I know what that means. I am waiting for information being sent from CTCA on nutrition. I have mentioned that sugar is bad and should be eliminated from her diet. Her doctors have said to eat whatever she wants. I am so confused. I feel like a one-man band. My family has accepted that there is nothing left to do except make her as comfortable as possible until the end. I am afraid that this is true but I don't want to give up. Even if it is true I believe that through nutrition just maybe she could feel better, regain some of her strength and extend her time a little. She tries so hard but does not have much of an appetite. When I mentioned that she should avoid sugar she said there goes my donuts and frosted flakes. I felt bad, like I had robbed her of something. Her spirit is strong but she too has accepted that her cancer is terminal. If I continue to push hope it's as if I just can't accept that she is going to die and it is only making matters worse. I am not sure my family will listen because her doctors do not support value of nutrition. If I continue to push I will only upset my family and it may not make a difference anyway. If I don't... I feel so mixed up. My mind is going in circles. This has been one of the most difficult things I have experienced in this life so far but the support of caring individuals like yourself has been wonderful and very comforting. Thanks again Linda. -Vicki