Tami, now that I know your Mom's age[she is 6 yrs. younger than I am] I would tell her to fight like HELL, unless there is something in her diagnosis that counteracts that. Maybe part of this is stemming from the way you have described her-my guess is that a person in a high pressure job is very accustomed to being IN CONTROL and she has lost that at this point. You are in a really tough position, being a daughter and a person who will have to express your thoughts and feelings about the rest of the treatments. I do not envy you one bit-but I do hope you will keep talking to us on whatever subject you need to. Amy