Hi kathleen
i know just where you are coming from,and i ask why Robin every day.On the positive side Robs secondary tumour was in the same place as your mums,and the surgery was very successful in terms of minimal nerve damage (no facial palsy or loss of muscle control) a few weeks post op he developed trigeminal neuralgia as the nerves came back to life,and that was very painful but treated with Amitryptilline at night it was controllable.
I hope you get positive news and i am sure she will give it her best shot.
love liz