Tom
stats are a nightmare.Rob was told he had a 90% chance of ten year survival!!!!All i can say to you is that statistics make you more aware of potential problems,and may help you to be more vigilant and aggressive with doctors post tx.

The positive nodes on both sides of the neck,obviously make things harder for her,and the tx will be rough.rob had radiotherapy to both sides and his throat,and he did not take it well,but being prepared,and acting quickly if she gets in to trouble will help ease this a little.

With Oral Cancer no one should ever tell you you are worrying needlessly,just try not to anticipate problems,just deal with them as they come.Knowledge is power,but it is not always a good sleeping aid.

good luck to you both,and keep up the excellent work you are doing as her carer.

love liz