Welcome to the forum TWC. As a new member myself for a little over a week I have already received an incredible amount of support and information from other members. You will do likewise. So, ask your questions, someone and probably many someone's have already been down the same path.

One of the main benefits of this forum is that it takes away that feeling of helplessness because in the beginning we all know nothing about oral cancer. You will get up to speed quickly and then be a much better caregiver to your mother.

It seems the American Cancer Society also has some financial help options, so check them out too.

Once again, welcome.
Tony

Tony, 69, non-smoker, aerobatics pilot, bridge player/teacher, avid dancer (ballroom, latin, swing, country)

09/13 SCC, HPV 16, tonsillectomy, T2N0.
11/13 start rads, no chemo
12/13 taste gone, dry mouth,
02/14 hair slowly returning
05/14 taste the same, dry sinuses, irrigation helps.
01/15 food taste about 60% returned, dry sinuses are worse in winter.
12/20 no more sinus problems, taste pretty good