Patti - where is your Mom being treated? Is it a designated CCC? Have you thought about going somewhere for a second opinion - sometimes a good option when tough choices have to be made.

Ginny M. SCC of Left lateral tongue Dx 04/06,Surgery MDACC 05/11/06: Partial glossectomy with selective neck dissection. T1N0M0 - no radiation. Phase III clinical trial ("EPOC" trial)04/07 thru 04/08 because tests showed a 65% chance of recurrence. 10 Year Survivor!