Pole Pundit, we have all been variously affected by this scourge either directly as self or close family.
You say that final scans are today, if it is what you suspect and has been found early, then it need not be a death sentence. Today's medical science (oncological science) provides very targeted treatment for tumors if they are still at original focal location. I have had close family members go through this, it is a very "personal" battle. Support your sister, the greatest gift you can all give her as she walks through is to rally around her and be there for her, comfort her. Spiritual support is also key (i know you have previously said that you are agnostic or don't believe in God!). A change of diet is also recommended.
But you also say that it has possibly spread to the lungs, meaning it has metastasized; if this is the case, then that is a different prognosis and ball-game altogether.
I leave you with this...... "If not you, who else?? Why not you...!" The good Lord left us with one big/main commandment, LOVE, for one another. What you wish for self also be what you wish for the other human being. Kalanith says much the same in his book. Great read, Very personal and touching....
Wishing her all the best!
I use to think it affected those other people. My sister whose is 2yrs older than me is now sleeping possibly with breast cancer that has possibly advanced to her lungs.I had aunty married to my maternal uncle who bravely died from cervical cancer.She lives in me.My grandfather at 85yrs died I think from prostrate cancer but all along I thought we had inherited great genes.My paternal grandmother never got sick.My father at nearly 80yrs has never been admitted to a hospital.At nearly 40yrs I have never been an inpatient.I have never been to hospital until my daughter neonatal jaundice.Ee always had great genes.Never got sick
Anyway reading Kalanith when Breathe become Air now but life is fleeting.