First she needs to get the tests and scans and find out what she has, how far it's spread and what stage.
Then decide if she will FOLLOW all the Doctors advice.....Most people like their Docs and do what they say.
Check out this site below and his facebook page. He has a video for NEW Cancer patients that is really good.
http://www.chrisbeatcancer.com/ALSO....read the book Radical Remission.
Cancer is THE MOST Powerless feeling in the world. The only thing we CAN do is to get really healthy at home with nutritional protocols etc....BUT SHE has to want to do that. SHE'LL have to stop drinking also......which may pose a problem.
See what happens and let HER take the lead....just be a good listener and IF Asked for your opinion THEN Give it.
Cancer is scary stuff and when I heard those 3 horrible words 10 months ago I could barley Breathe.
Good Luck
http://www.chrisbeatcancer.com/