Linda, it is interesting that you mentioned depression. I wasn't prepared for that one since Pat is always so upbeat. For the past week he has been very depressed and has insomnia x 3 days and getting minimal sleep. He has quit all pain meds at once which I am sure is affecting this, he was not on them for a long period of time and now that he is off, and has minimal pain, going back on is just not an option. Yesterday he did get out to GNC and bought some weight gain protein drink, reinstated his membership at the gym and spent a lot of time with me at work. What do I do for the depression and any ideas on what to do for the insomnia? We are going to the beach tomorrow for lunch and some sun time so I am hoping that helps him.

Debbie, caregiver to Pat my loving husband of 32 years. T1
N2a M0 squamous cell carcinoma of the left base of tongue. Started on concurrent cisplatin and radiation, first
cycle was 09/26/2011, 35 rad, 2 chemo. Last Rad 11-11-11 at 1!!!!