Hi Littlebird,

My case is different, but it seems that I have a body that was built by the Timex folks, it takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin;.

I had 8 weeks of max radiation, and it didn't bother me. I had but three (massive) doses of Cisplatin, three weeks apart; and it flat kicked by butt! I lost 38 lbs in 90 days because I simply could not keep more than a single bottle of Ensure Plus in my stomach, and that only after smoking some illegal substance (cannabis).

But in the short time I've been here, I've seen that there is a wide response spectrum to the various treatments (Rad, chemo and surgery). My point is that you should choose the therapy that offers the best chance of success, and ignore the potential consequences.

You know what the consequences of not surviving are. I can't advise what the best treatment in your (mom's) case might be, but I'd put the question to my MO and go with his/her recommendation. Consequences can be dealt with, death takes care of itself.

I hope goes without saying, but I'll say it anyway; with al my heart, I wish your mom and you the very best possible outcome