David,
Thanks for your reply. I don't know if it is because of her age or not. Some of these questions are hard to ask in front of her, I don't want her to hear something that would discourage her. She is an upbeat person with a strong constitution, but even the strongest will has the down times. I worry that she will decide she has led a great life and doesn't want to go thru the pain and suffering of rad/chemo. Especially given where they live and the fact that the best option is for my folks to rent a place in town for the treatments rather than drive daily for approx 2-3 hrs one direction. That is why I suggested as an option that they consider moving down my way for the duration.
Should I ask the hard questions?
Thanks,
Patty