Greg,

I wish I had all the right words to say.

Your attitude is really good and will help you to get through this. Everyone recovers from the treatments differently. Be cautious about reading some of the posts here because they can be more fuel to the fear fire. It is a wonderful resource and we will help you as much as possible!

Right now big hugs and little steps are the thing for you. Trust your doctors and remember we have been there and made it. This time of waiting is the worst. You are familiar with the day-at-a-time concept, well take this thing one minute at a time. Don't worry about the next 60 seconds they aren't here yet.

Yes you should be able to work again. But don't worry about how soon. It could be a few weeks or it might be longer. Having your garden and tending it will be theraputic.

This is an event that is hard on the whole family and at the same time will cause many wonderful things to happen. (yes I mean it!) You are a spirtual person, tune into that and you will be amazed as you go through.


You have made spectacular turn-arounds in your life. Keep up the good work. Ask for help.

PS Ask your doctor about the teeth again.

Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.