Carol -- Trust me, nobody is ignoring your post or avoiding the subject. However, it is a specific topic that I, as a survivor, do not feel qualified to express a view on. I have not had someone close die of this disease, and frankly have difficulty putting myself hypothetically at your mother's age, with her various health problems, and facing possible cancer treatment. There are so many variables, it is an impossible task unless you have been there.

Liz has been there, and continues to contribute to the community in a most wonderful and caring way. Keep in mind that not many people have the generousity and courage to continue contributing to a site like this after losing a loved one.

For me to offer advice on this subject would be presumptuous, and potentially damaging. None of us want to say or do anything that would steer you on the wrong course. Those with direct experience are really the only ones who can meaningfully contribute.