Anne:
Gordon will be fine, just stick by him (As I'm sure you plan on). Everyone has said how it takes time so I won't elaborate. It all varies so widely. Almost 4 years out and I still feel tired on some days, some food has no taste, the whole saliva issue, etc., etc. But I have come to realize that I can visit my wife everyday, see my lovely Kids and Grandkids, and I'm on the green side of the grass. It takes some longer than others to figure all this out. There is a "new Normal" out there so stick with him and you both will continue to grow.
Steve

SCC right side BOT/FOM; DX 1-25-06; Neck dissection/25% of tongue removed 2-17-06. Stage 2 Recurrence 7-06: IMRTX35 & 3X Cisplatin ended 10-18-06. Tumor found 03/18/13; Partial Glossectomy 03/28/13 left lateral tongue. Nov. 2014; headaches,lump on left side of throat. Radical Neck Dissection 12-17-14; Tumor into nerves/jugular; Surgery successful, IMRTX30 & 7X Erbotux. Scan 06-03-15; NED! 06-02-16; Mets to left Humerus bone and lesion on lungs-here We go again! Never, Ever Give Up!

**** PASSED AWAY 10/8/16 ****