Karen,

Thanks for the insight in here. I just find it strange that after my mom's SECOND surgery to remove gum cancer, that they FIRST RECOMMEND RADIATION, now CHEMOTHERAPY. It makes me wonder why this wasnt suggested after her FIRST surgery to remove part of her jaw bone a year ago.

Thanks so much Karen. Were the side effects worse because of the chemo? Or are the side effects just from the radiation?

Thanks Karen and I have you in my thoughts and prayers

Stephany