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Sorry to hear about your father in law
If it weren't for chemo and radiation I would have grown up motherless.
When I was 8 my mom was diagnosed w/ breast cancer. After her masectomy she had radiation. Because she was not able to work during this time she become my 2nd grade class' "class mom" I loved that my mom who was usually otherwise busy with work was able to use her time during radiation to devote to me and my class.
Summer 2003 she was diagnosed w/ colorectal cancer. She had to go through radiation before and after surgery as well as chemo before and after surgery. She dropped down to 90lbs (she's 5 ft 2). Chemo left her drained of all her energy, but she never gave up her will to live. It only took a few weeks after her last chemo for her to be back to her old self. She is now 67, works 30 hrs a wk (she considers that retired), participates in Bible Study weekly, is a member of the Red Hat society, takes care of 4 rambunctious dogs, cooks and cleans. yes, I thank god daily for chemo and radiation treatments.
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