Joyce, Im so sorry you are worrying so much over your MIL. It must be so difficult for you getting second hand info and waiting for updates.

The questions you asked we wouldnt be able to give you any concrete answers. They are specific and so much depends on her condition, how strong she is, the size and extent of the tumor, etc. These are questions that maybe even her her doctor (with seeing the patient and having her full medical history in front of him) would have trouble answering.

I have seen patients make amazing turn arounds when they were terminal and Ive seen other patients who appeared to be doing very well suddenly pass away. This darn disease is so random!

Wishing you and Joyce all the very best with everything!

Christine
SCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44
2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07
-65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr
Clear PET 1/08
4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I
surg 4/16/08 clr marg
215 HBO dives
3/09 teeth out, trismus
7/2/09 recur, Stg IV
8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy
3wks medicly inducd coma
2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit
PICC line IV antibx 8 mo
10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg
OC 3x in 3 years
very happy to be alive smile