Hi, I don't know what her next year will be like, but my dad had cancer and he had some transfusions-mostly in the hope that he would get a little more strength to go on, I believe-part of his palliative treatment. I don't know that it actually extended his life or not. I hope it didn't, as he was so miserable. My mom, who is JW didn't fight his wishes on this, if I recall correctly-but my mom has been a little unclear sometimes. I hope your aunt is able to make peace with her kids and that your mom doesn't feel the need to interfere.
Take care-I hope this perhaps brings to your mom how important family relationships are-and that it helps heal or strengthen your relationship with her.
Shelly