It's true that the course of treatment is very rough. One has to make a quality of life decision in which one's age is a big factor. We don't know Rush's full diagnosis so who can say at this point.
None of us agreed with our relatives decision..but it was right for the person and we had to accept it. Money was no object. We wanted to fight. Go anywhere..do anything. No matter how experimental.
But it wasn’t our decision.
It was tough.
But if I get the dreaded C late stage word..I will likely do the same. Go off on adventures, spend my money, and forgot the hell that comes with a few extra months.