This is Rhonda (qwnbch), her cousin-in-law, for the lack of a better term or description - updating for sinfulgemini, as she is in Ohio, with her biological mother.

Apparently, Debbie's condition is even worse than thought.  Randy (brother) will be arriving in OH, tomorrow, 7/17/05, from TX. 

Debbie has had about 8(?) radiation treatments, so far.  Last week, she was taken, by ambulance, to the hospital, in renal failure.  The doctor put a stint in her kidney - it's not a cure - but it's supposed to 'help', in some way. 

They have run tests, and, like I said, Debbie's condition is far worse than thought.  The cancer is in her back, spine, lungs, blood and bones.

Monday, they are supposed to do a PET Scan. The Scan is supposed to tell all - how far advanced the cancer is - exactly where it is - and how much time is left.

I'm at a loss for words, so I will end this post here.  I will update when I have more information.