ginny7777, as Cathy noted, please go to a major cancer center, even if the oncologist is a family member or close friend. You need a team to attack this disease, not just one doctor. It must be attacked in a coordinated way with chemo, radiation, surgery and whatever else is needed. I also agree with four months being unrealistic. I was one of those who worked through my treatment with the exception of a few days here and there for chemo, surgery, etc. However, I was not exactly 100%. My treatment started in November of 2003 and ended in May of 2004 (rad ended February, 2004, which is the hardest of the treatments in my case) and I wasn't 100% at work until this month, really. That's almost a year from the end of rad. So I wouldn't count on 4 months. However, the most important thing I can say is get to a major cancer center, regardless of how far or long you have to travel. Most of them have very low cost or free hospitality arrangements. You just have to ask. And I wouldn't worry about hurting other people's feelings, after all it is your life. Will pray for you.