David, Christine and Pete, thanks for all your responses and advice. Mom went for her last (hopefully) chemo this past Fri. and was very happy to hear from one of the nurses that this should be the end of this round. This time they got the IV in first time (we were so relieved). Today was her last radiation treatment. We have an appt. w/her chemo doc on 7/1 and I'm hoping that he won't dash her happiness by saying she needs more of anything. Of course if she needs it, she needs it, but if she does WE ARE GETTING A PORT. Her attitude is still wonderful. She was craving the soup part of oyster stew last week so my husband made her his specialty w/lots of whole milk and butter. She's looking forward to actually eating more so I'm hoping she will gain on her own. When she went back and talked w/the nurse of the dr. I don't care for she told mom that they (she and the docs) had discussed the port and the feeding tube and decided she didn't really need it. If another round of chemo or rad. is ever needed... we know better now. Thanks for listening to my ramble and for all your wisdom. Sometimes you learn the hard way... unfortunately for my mom. She's still smiling and appreciative and I love her so much. Ya'll take care and I'll keep you "posted" !!! And, again, thanks to all of you for being here - I appreciate YOU.

Nancy