That really sucks to hear, nothing like feeling like you are getting kicked when already down. Three weeks ago my mother-in-law was supposed to go in on a Thursday for hip replacement surgery, but ended up out of the blue passing away the day before. When my sister-in-law called my phone to make sure I was home when she told my wife the news, my wife heard the phone ring and thought that she needed to call her mom before she went in for surgery. Hopefully your wife's mother is able to get in the visits she needs to get ahead of whatever is going on. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family as you support her and each other at this time!