As you know. cancer, and especially this type, is very difficult to deal with. And, I hate that my wife has to go through what she's going through. I hear her crying when she doesn't know I can. The symptoms that led me to think the cancer had returned are increasing even with the chemo and radiation.I don't think there is anything that can stop this stuff. Late last week I encountered another problem.that may stop my treatment. Because of the return of the cancer, my tongue swells to the point where it now sometimes extends out beyond my teeth. When I lay on my back for radiation, it closes off my airway. They said they could put in another trach but I told them no. With the chances of the treatment working being so low, I don't want to keep getting procedure after procedure. I talk to the oncologist on Monday to see what he has to say but I don't expect any good news. Seems like around every corner is a new problem waiting. Thank you for your replies.