Her doctors are the best ones to answer this question. They have her chart right there and know her medical history. We are mainly patients and their caregivers without medical backgrounds.

I have had a mandibulectomy and it is not an easy surgery to recover from. I had complications and was hospitalized for 2 months and I was only 46. So you may see the situation differently than I would. I know first hand how hard I had to work to get myself back on track. It took me about 8 months before I was in pretty good shape.

Is your mother able to talk? How is she feeling? Is she comfortable or in alot of pain? What I usually see is 6-8 weeks after a big surgery is when radiation starts. Is your mother being treated at a cancer center? Sorry for all the questions, its hard to remember all the details. Please add a signature so we are better able to help you. Under the 'my stuff' tab click on profile in the drop down menu. Scroll to the bottom and type your mothers info in the box. This will make it so much easier to help.

Best wishes to your mother with her recovery.