Thanks Cadet... sometimes I post stuff that actually makes sense...
Tad, I'm really sorry to hear about your mother. My mother has been in the hospital for the past week due to some extreme pain in her hip. Dr.s still don't know what it is and I don't think any of us want to fear the worst. It will be really good for you to spend the time you can with your mom and also do your best to encourage your kids to visit as often as they can, without pressuring them too much to do so.
On what KML said, I do hope that you take that option for alternative treatment into consideration. At the very least, if no other treatment is available except for the "clinically unproven"... well... what is there to loose?