The surgeon's comments sound encouraging, and given that fighting chance, it would seem worthwhile to have the procedures done. While it is always more difficult for an older patient to endure the treatments, perhaps she will consider how much having her around means to you and the other family members. With what is obviously concern and loving support coming from her family, you may indeed have many years left together if she is a figher.

Brian, stage 4 oral cancer survivor. OCF Founder and Director. The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.