I know. And being her age I totally understand. I usually say stats are dependent very much on the dr., health, hospital, and lifestyle - they all come into play. And as you said its harder to surgically treat now. If the Erbitux doesn't shrink the tumor then maybe it will at least stabilize the tumor. One of the people here on the forum, her father Is on a chemo regiment that has stabilized his tumor and he is doing okay. maybe look into what he is taking. God bless and hugs.