Laura - This is the place to be whether you need to vent or ask questions or just find a soft place to fall. It really is a roller coaster ride that nobody wants to be on or deserves to be on! It's been almost 6 years for my son and me, and without the compassion, information and downright good sense of everyone that helped me through the dark days, I don't know how we could have made it through that dark tunnel. It won't be long until your husband starts Tx and you will both be on your way to fighting and having a sort of routine to get you going each day. There is a certain comfort in knowing what is going to happen and how to cope with it. It can be a rough ride for some but there have been others who have a much easier time and just sail right through. Use the "waiting" time to find out everything you can - there is a wealth of all the latest information available on this site. Write down any questions you have for the doctor or for anyone here. As a caregiver, you need to make time for yourself, so you can be there for your husband and your son. Sending positive vibes for everything to go well on Monday. Please come back often and let us know how you all are doing.


Anne-Marie
CG to son, Paul (age 33, non-smoker) SCC Stage 2, Surgery 9/21/06, 1/6 tongue Rt.side removed, +48 lymph nodes neck. IMRTx28 completed 12/19/06. CT scan 7/8/10 Cancer-free! ("spot" on lung from scar tissue related to Pneumonia.)