Thanks guys.
That's not to say it is all plain sailing now.
Kris has does have on going issues.
There is still the PEG to get rid of - hopefully soon. Food/eating is a huge problem. As well as the desert /dry mouth his tongue is paralysed on the Right side. This is because the troublesome lymph node was pressing on the Hypoglossal nerve and the damage is permanent. The speech therapist has told me he will always be on ensure to maintain calories. We argue every day regarding his intake. He can only swallow liquids and smoothies custards and yoghurt are pretty limiting. I'm trying to "let go" and give all the responsibility to him, but after managing his care and treatment for 8 months now I am finding it hard.
But, he's alive and surviving. I am so grateful.
Tammy


Caregiver/advocate to Husband Kris age 59@ diagnosis
DX Dec '10 SCC BOT T4aN2bM0 HPV+ve.Cisplatin x3 35 IMRT.
PET 6/11 clear.
R) level 2-4 neck dissection 8/1/11 to remove residual node - necrotic with NED
Feb '12 Ca back.. 3/8/12 total glossectomy/laryngectomy/bilat neck dissection/partial pharyngectomy etc. clear margins. All nodes negative for disease. PEG in.
March 2017 - 5 years disease free. Woohoo!