Hi Sherri, and welcome to OCF...so sorry to hear of your mother's diagnosis. As you can see by our 'signature', husband is also a survivor of SCC. He is 77 y/o and has done extremely well since his treatments ended last fall.
Our thoughts are with you and your family as you begin this journey. We'll be here to support all of you, no matter what decisions are made.

Lois & Buzz in NC

CG to 77 y/o hubby;SCC Alveolar Ridge; Wake Forest Baptist Hosp surgery: 07/19/07; bi mod radical resection/jaw replacement;
T2 N2-B M0 Stage IV-A
28 IMRT +
6 Paclitaxel/Carboplatin
Getting stronger every day!