I have some somber news regarding my mom. I'll have to lead you into this, so bear with me. Also keep in mind that I may not be exact or precise with my notes here, so take it for what it's worth and don't read too much into it.
A few years ago, mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. They operated and removed the right breast (I think this was it). Did skin grafts and the usual reconstruction. Recently, after getting checkups on a regular basis, she was told to come in for additional work because the cancer may have spread to her left breast. After she got back from her visit with Gary in New Jersey, she had her checkup. The doctor who has been working with her gave her the bad news. He had been keeping an eye on a dark spot on one of her lungs. This dark spot never moved, but the other lung sort of exploded with cancer cells (this, in the space of about 2-3 months). These cells also spread to other parts of the body. This new cancer is called Small Cell Carcinoma (I hope it's spelled correctly). Anyway, this is a fast moving, blood distributing cancer. In other words, surgery is out. Well, you can wipe out what is found, but since it moves through the blood stream, you'll never get rid of it, it'll just move on. All the Overmans here in Texas went with her on Wednesday to South Austin Medical Hospital to listen and question the doctor who will work with her. They are going to give her Chemo medicine (IV style) starting next Monday. She'll get two forms of it on Monday, then one form on Tuesday and Wednesday. Then do this all over again every 3 weeks for 4 attempts. After that, it is a wait and see situation. This type of treatment is suppose to work real well again this type of cancer. They also have a Chemo group meeting every Monday. Sue will be with her this coming Monday, which will be tough on both. They are going to go slow with the IV this time to make sure she doesn't have any reaction. So, with the Chemo group and the slow IV drip, they will be there from about 8am to 5 or 6pm. Next time, the IV will only last about an hour or so. They do have beverages and light snacks and reading and other stuff to keep her occupied.
I'll try to keep you up to date as I find out more.