This would have come as a terrible shock,but from what I have read,older women can live for many ,many years with secondaries.I think as with any treatment,diagnosis,age,general health are taken into consideration.Your Mum sounds really well,as most of us are when diagnosed,and there is no reason why she shouldn't do well with the treatment prescribed for her.I would say just listen and be guided by your doctor.They are the ones that really know the facts.Take care and please let is know how your Mum is going.xoxoRobyn