surgery? Speaking specifically of 82 yo mother, stage IV cancer, guess it was a mandibulectomy that she had 6 weeks ago, 58 LNs removed, none positive, ..dr wants 7 weeks rad, but Mom is puny (<90 lbs) and still in hospital dependent on respirator!

TIA for insight!

Mom age 84 dx stage IV papillary cancer mandible 10/10; non-smoker, drinker, HPV-. Surgery 2/16/2011; mandibulectomy. 0 pos lymph nodes, has been in long-term hospital since March 2011. Returned home 8/11, permanent PEG tube.