Cathy: The problem is that she had surgeries in different parts of her mouth. Even if radiation was done in the place of her 1st surgery, it would not cover the other spot that was on the other side. if one could radiate the whole mouth and kill all the cells, that would be great. But it's my understanding that this may not be possible.

How do you guys handle radiation? My mother is truly afraid of it and cries when she thinks that she will not be able to show here face in public. She is very concious of her appearance.