Hi, The reason you probably have no replys are that you asked ,any upper jaw cancer? I had my lower jaw operated on many times , it is missing about 2 or three inches of bone. I am in reconstruction. There are very few people who post who have had a large portion of bone removed from lower jaw so there must be fewer for upper. From what happened to me it sounds like your Mom is doing very well.
As soon as she feels better you can make her feel good about herself also, get her to get her hair done, go shopping and buy some things to make her feel good, and look good. I know it is very hard to get use to a big change in personal apperance.
There are many success stories in the posts on this forum, take the time to read some of them and you will feel better about all of this. Good luck to you and your MOM. gnelson, Stage IV, Cancer Free since 11/9/00.