Dear Paul,
What a winner your sister is, and what a wonderful brother you are. Donna needs to go to a facial prostheticist. She can begin with a prosthodontist, and I imagine that since she has had her teeth and palate removed, she has already seen one at her cancer center. If not, have them recommend one. These people do amazing things. It will probably be a while before they can make her a permanent device for her mouth, because of the radiation, but she needs to have a prosthodontic consultation anyway....now....to prevent permanent sinking of her face that might be prevented somehow. At least she needs to be seen and to have a plan for later.

Anyway.......they should be able to make her a facial prosthetic that would enable her to go out comfortably...to the grocery..and to these very special family events. She will feel better, and will get out more, and that will make her feel better also. They do amazing things!!

Eventually, they can make her one that can include an eye if she chooses ....maybe even now, though whatever they make now will be considered temporary. they can make something that goes on with adhesive, unless her skin is compromised by the radiation. I would surely ask. She is certainly not the first one to need such a thing.