A family member has stage 4 lung cancer. He went through radiation on the brain and chemotherapy. Recent scans show that the cancer has shrunk and remained stable. But, the patient has recently become very confused, thin, and weak. The doctors insist that all of his symptoms are caused by the cancer. But, we are not so convinced. He is on many medications, including several very strong pain meds. The doctors think this is the end, and that his body could shut down anytime now. are we in denial?