Cheryl, the general feeling is that the trial isn't working, so surgery at this point is not going to achieve anything. Besides, the protocol for any trial is very stringent and doctors cannot do anything outside what is mandated and that includes surgery because it will confuse the outcome. The cancer is terminal and the senior medical oncologist was very clear about the fact that anything done at this point, including the trial, is palliative.

Tammy, yes, I do think it is time to adjust the sails. It is a motto I have been living by for the last eight months or so.

I thank everybody who has posted for their kindness and support. You indeed feel like family to me.