You are mad because you have to keep being strong through it all. You are the person people lean on, which is a huge responsibility that I know you've gladly taken on. But you know that in the months ahead, things will change. Of course you are pissed, depressed.

I'm so angry for you, Dan, and for Scott, for Lynn, for all the others. It's hard to always be strong and face all of this. My heart rages against this horrible disease, that it takes so many good people from us.

My heart breaks for you. Please know that in many ways I understand how you feel.

love,
Christine


Wife of Scott: SCC, Stage I retromolar 10/02--33 rad; recurrence 10/03--Docetaxol, 5FU, Cisplatin; 1/04 radical right neck, hard palate, right tonsil; recurrence 2/04--mets to skin and neck; Xeloda and palliative care 3/04-4/04; died 5/01/04.