Hi Seremom,

I'm 58 and I also had tounge SCC with two lymph nodes. The depression is natural, but very tough to deal with. I began to work out two weeks after my neck disection and used no drugs. Even though I was weak and it was frustrating, it helped my spirits trmendously. I could see the light then. I knew trhat if I could lift two pounds today, I could lift three tomorrow or the next day. Try to get him some exercise, even a short walk to begin. If people know what you have gone through and they see you trying to get well, they offer lots of encouragement. It helped my spirits.

Steve

SCC, base of tongue, 2 lymph nodes, stage 3/4. 35 X's IMRT radiation, chemo: Cisplatin x 2, 5FU x2, & Taxol x2. Hooray, after 3 years I'm in still in remission.