Kathy

As a follow up to my post, here is a link to a discussion of how dying from oral cancer in a hospice does not have to be horrible or painful Hospice
It's by a certified hospice and pallative care nurse who has spent over 28 years in hospice care and had dealt with oral cancer patients. Significantly she states
[quote]In caring for hospice patients for 25 years, I never saw any patient with oral cancer that was not kept comfortable. [/quote] Also look at the OCF main web page
OCF hospice
Best wishes for you and your family in this difficult time
Charm