Heidi, I'm sorry to know chemo had no effect on your mom.

I usually ask doctors 'if I was your sister, what would you tell me to do?'
It makes it more personal and encourage them to think from a different angle.

My father in law had 1/2 his jaw removed followed by radiation when he was in his mid 70s, and he didn't have any more problems.

I pray you find the right doctors, the right words, the right treatment, and ultimately the right choice.

Blessings,




Patty / husband Dx with Stage 1 SCC
November '12, BOT ulcer
June '13, first biopsy-negative.
October '13, second biopsy-positive
November '13, second opinion at CCC, T1
December '13, partial glossectomy.
September '14, biopsy on lymph nodes, 1 tested positive.
October '14, right side neck dissection. 14 nods out, with only one affected.
November '14, T1N1M0 radiation in the recommended by oncologist
December '14, radiation treatment