I found treatment to be kind of a leap of faith on my part as no one had any research to offer me. I turned down chemo for personal and co-morbidity reasons. Had surgery, 15 radiation treatment, and am on AI without any problems. I'm alive and feeling ok--ended treatment 6 months ago. My long term prognosis isn't good, but no one knows for sure and I feel fine about my choices. Actually I'm in Hawaii for a month, so really cannot complain! The emotional juggling act has been very difficult, but I rely on what I'm grateful for as well as a philosophical/spiritual approach developed over 70 years of problems, loss, adventure, love, and a huge mix of things. Just a suggestion--bring all your wisdom and self-knowledge to this impossibly confusing situation and I feel positive you can find your way.