VB - bravo to your mom!! What a positive and inspiring story - especially for someone to be in that age group and can prove that a person can be a survivor - no matter how old you are and what your situation is. Best of luck for continued health and success to your mom - and to CathyG - this post by VB should give your mom a boost. The side effects of radiation vary from person to person, but she CAN get through this! Wishing her all the best.