Very sorry to hear the news; either way it goes things don't sound fantastic.  You and your mother will definitely be in my thoughts.  I hope for the best possible outcome.

If, worst case, the diagnosis is cancer, it may not be as bad for your mother as you may think.  My dad was diagnosed with lung cancer almost two years ago and, despite it being one of the worst and most aggressive, he had almost no pain and very little reduction in his quality of life.  His surgeon told him it was often the case that there was little pain.  Of course, the pain relief was available if necessary but in his case, it wasn't needed.

In any event, I'm sure many people will keep you and your mom in their thoughts and prayers.   

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