Radiation and chemo have been mentioned, but the docs don't think it will be very effective. I'm assuming that would be taxing on her heart also. I currently live out of the U.S. and am getting my info third-hand. I haven't found any stories of those who lost, just of survivors. I'll keep looking.

CG to mom (non smoker) during treatment. Dx 7/07 SCC side and base of tongue, Stage 3/4, T4, N1. Refused surgery. Completed tx (41 rads, 8 chemo) 10/07. PET on 1/9/08 showed active cancer. Fought bravely until the end -- 2/12/08.