I am sorry to hear this Rick, This is the kind of news we all really hate to hear. You should not loose hope for a miracle, but they don't happen often enough. Enjoy what time you have with your mom. As things progress, you will benefit from people in hospice care. Be sure your mother has her legal will and medical directive up to date.

Once again, I am sorry that you are in this situation.

Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.