question: My mom is 74 yrs. old.  She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001 & has been in remission until recently, as the cancer has spread to lymph node near clavicle, lungs, & is attached to esophagus.   She also has a schatzki ring & is unable to eat/drink.  She gags herself & regurgitates everything.  Some days she gets a little bit down, but Im concerned she is dehydrated.  She has lost a lot of weight in the past year - about 80 lbs (was 200 now down to 120).  She is a difficult patient & her doctors are not working together.  She refuses to get a peg, which was recommended.  She was in the hospital recently due to a fall & was fed with an IV - went home after 3 days feeling better.  She had an esophageal x-ray & was told there is no obstruction in the esophagus.  Im scared she is dying, but none of the doctors are talking.