Hello @aa3 I'm Scott and I'm glad you found Mayo Connect and this area. My wife was 48 when she was diagnosed and began her 14+ year war with brain cancer, during which I was her caregiver.

From the very beginning of her journey, her litmus test/mantra was always 'quality over quantity'. While I know every patient, their disease, family concerns, journey, caregivers, etc. are unique, in her case this was a decision she never regretted.

While her goals changed over time (her first was to be with our son at this wedding) her focus on the quality of her life was always foremost in how she would/could work towards that, her subsequent goals, and each care option.

Again, just in her case, once she found a neuro-oncologist she really connected with she settled there and on his counsel, advice, and care.

I'm happy to answer any questions you might have.

Strength, Courage, and Peace