HI,
Thanks to all that have responded. My sister has somewhat decided to not do any surgery at this point. She will let her surgeons know her final decision this Sunday. Either way the situation is very sad. Her quality of life after surgery would be not speaking or eating or swallow. They said 5% chance. She has my support eihter way. I wish I could just take her pain away. They said 8mos to 1 year without treatment. Again, any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

trish