Luc, (here in the US) most treatment facilities offer other services to help patients and caregivers. Ask the staff where your mother is treated at what therapy options are available. It would help you both to speak with a therapist who is experienced with cancer patients.

I know its difficult putting up a strong front around your mother. Its not easy seeing someone you love go thru cancer diagnosis, treatment, recovery and then to have a recurrence on top of everything they already went thru. Has your mother been given a terminal diagnosis? There are many here who have undergone several rounds of oral cancer and survived (myself included), they have gone on to live fulfilling lives. With so many medical advances, today a cancer diagnosis or recurrence is not necessarily a death sentence.

Stop back often and read to help educate yourself about oral cancer. An informed patient and caregiver make for better advocates for the patient. Hang in there and do your best to think positive. Remember, you found our group and we understand where you are coming from. As a caregiver make sure you take some time for yourself too.