I hope that you are able to help your nephew and his Mom make the best of this devastating experience. Some of us surely get more than a fair share of tragedy and grief.

I wish for your sister to be taken care of so that she has little pain as she moves through this journey. I also wish for you and your nephew to find moments of peace, joy, and comfort in the time your sister has remaining.

Please come back here for any needed support. Whether it be advice or simply venting, we are here for you.

With great care,
Kerri

37 y/o fem at Dx (23 wks preg @ dx on 3/16/11)
SCC L oral tongue (no risk factors)
L partial gloss/MND 3/28/11 @ 25 wks preg
T1-2N0M0; no rads/chemo
Tonsillectomy on 8/6/12 +SCC L tonsil T2-3N1M0 (HPV-)
Treated with 35 rads/7 carbo & taxol (Rx ended 10/31/12), but many hospitalizations d/t complications from rx.
Various scans since rx ended are NED!
Part of genetic study for rare cancers @ MGH.
44 years old now...I wasn't sure I would make it! Hoping for 40 more!