momofzak

it is really up to her if she wants the oxygen or not. You may want to check out of she has a DNR order or Extreme care either with the doctor or the lawyer. See if she has someone that will take care of her if she becomes incompantent. Please watch for the cancer to move to her brain...... what is her balance like???? what about a walker or a wheelchair?? Mom did not want the oxygen either but took it for about a week and then did not go back on ...... Has the doctor asked the family about Iressa?? I found that while it did not cure my mom that it did ease some of the growths.

Leisa

hi LeisaH.Thanks for your suggestions.Mom does not have a DNR but has expressed her opinions.I provided her with an advanced directive but she did not want one.She was not a candidate for Iressa according to the doctor as she did not have chemo due to other health issues.She is going for a catscan and blood gas test this week to determine the growth of the tumors and if she could get O2. She uses a wheelchair when going long distances.Otherwise she just takes it slow.