Dec, 3, 2007 we were told hubby could consider himself cancer free and we were eagerly looking forward to proceeding with treatment for his severe dysphagia in Jan. The second week of Dec. he developed what looked like a cold sore on his lower lip and by Christmas week it was growing and pustules appeared on his chin and right cheek and neck. By Jan. 1st swelling below jaw on right side of face causing pain and on Jan 5th surgeon confirmed our suspicions that cancer was back and now not curable. So in one month's time we have gone from "cancer free" to "palliative treatment". My feeling is that it will go very fast if this past month is any indication. What a year this has been!