Is it okay if I say that I'm glad this place exists but I'm sorry I have to be here? I'm a caregiver to my mother. Mom had a massive stroke 13 years ago and is disabled. She is 80 years young. 2.5 years ago, she was diagnosed with stage III anterior tongue cancer. (Non-smoker, non-drinker, no HPV.) She had a hemiglossectomy and neck dissection followed by 30 rounds of radiation. About one year ago, they found a spot in her lung and were unable to determine through biopsy if it was a MET or a new primary. She underwent 15 rounds of radiation. Follow-up showed that the radiation was effective and the mass was shrinking but a new spot near to the previous one had developed. Dr.'s thought it was likely just an area of damage due to the radiation. PET scan 3 months later revealed growth in that spot with increased metabolic uptake as well as spots on her sternum, ribs and pelvis. Medical oncology feels that she isn't a candidate for chemo as it would add only a few, very uncomfortable, months to her life. What I am here seeking is an idea of time remaining. No one will give us that information. The answers are vague, "Could be a month, could be a couple years."
Many blessings to all of you,
Snowflake