My guess is, the docs are waiting to see if she strengthens enough for further treatment. The pneumonia complicates the matter. But at 85 with obvious frailty we could all see before her recent illness...
One has to question, did the fall result in the discovery of the cancer, or did the cancer result in the fall? Most times with the elderly, the two are related. Just coz they are saying there is no lung cancer now, doesn't mean squat. The docs are only releasing that which she allows to be released under HIPPA.
My guess is, palliative care options are being discussed with the patient and family.
