Kathy,
I have to say that I think Kevin is attempting too much. I guess if you are used to the cold, rugged life, maybe it won't bother him, just sounds incredibly demanding to this petite, older, music teacher! I went back to work something like 6 or 7 weeks post treatment part time, and that was rough. Of course kids can be difficult to manage. Lots of folks thought I was crazy for going back that soon, and looking back I see that it might have been rushing things, but I wanted to go back. I see where you are coming from as far as financial needs, but I wish he could have another month at the least, considering the physical demands of a 12 hour day--wow.

As far as a sore throat, my treatment was different from your husband's, but I did keep tensing muscles that would give me a sore throat or ear pain. I seem to have gotten past that now, but you can see why a person would tense muscles after this cancer and ensuing treatment! Then too, there is no way he is healed yet.

Best to you both,
Anne