Cinda:
 
I will be praying for Melinda and Shelbi, but I am wondering if you are aware of a new type of treatment for lung cancer that is for people who do not tolerate surgery well? And it is supposed to be safer than conventional radiation and chemo.  Here is one website out of many that talks about it - http://www.cancertreatmentgroup.com/lung_cancer_treatment/lungstereotactic.shtml
 
Also, if you want to give your friends a very good Christian-based book on alternative cancer treatments - many of which are successfully used even in conjuction with conventional therapy, see the book Painless Cancer Cures - available at all the major online websites, including Amazon. This book describes one (of many) successful non-toxic treatments for brain tumors (especially those found in children). It is recommended by www.alternativecancer.com website.
 
Rene