Unfortunately I have wittnessed many cruel and horrible deaths at the hand of this cancer. Your docs are correct in both their timeline and the description of the terminal phase. I could be graphic but just take my word it's about the worst end phase I can imagine. There are meds that can make the patient's journey softer and Hospice is the place to go when that decision is made. Let's hope this works.

David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.