So i feel like an idiot.  When I read your subject, the first thing that came to mind was a word the ryhmes with aunt.........I'm very sorry to hear about your mom.  My dad went through lung cancer last year.  He is the strongest man I know so my biggest fear was for him to be laying weak in a hospital bed.  He spend about 6 months doing Chemo 2-3 times a week and radiation 5 times a week.  Then after that he had surgery to remove part of one of his lungs.  He came through so strong. He actually took it all as a chance for new experiences.  I cried at home a lot for him when it all started, worrying about him.  It is so scary. I feel for you.