JKB, your mother will definitely be in our prayers. Mind sharing her first name with us? Like Travis, I lost my mother to cancer too. She was only 43. I was very close to her, spoke with her everyday, and am blessed with many of her qualities. My son was 10 months old when she passed. A week ago, cancer took my grandmother as well. I had grown close to her as well, having lunch with her nearly everyday. So needless to say, the C word hits home for me and while I am not in your current situation, I certainly understand the pain, frustration, and helplessness you are feeling. I believe in prayer. I believe in miracles. I believe through prayer and modern technology, your mom will someday soon be able to call herself a Survivor. God bless you and your family JKB. Prayers begin tonight.
My Mothers name is Adele, and like all Mothers, She is Great!
I really feel for all that lost someone to Cancer.
I support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society because I lost one of my mentors to Leukemia. He was a Great Friend! His name is Albert. Smiles and thanks to Al

I should have listened to you a bit better.
DD1, My Mother never smoked a day in her life. Smoking is not the only thing that causes lung cancer.
The latest update I have is that the doc's will take two days and dry her lungs out. (Tumor is causing the fluid build up) Then a couple weeks of in house Chemotherapy. She is at a really good place in Grand Rapids, MI.
No word on the liver tests, but I should know something later today.
Valuable time was wasted. Cancer waits for no one!