Hi there,
I don't post on here often, but I try to read all the posts.
When I saw this heading, I felt like I had to reply.

PLEASE DON'T START SMOKING AGAIN. There are many other meds available if what you are on are not working. Anyone who has gone thru the treatment we have gone thru, surely may have some issues with depression. Don't beat yourself up over it, just see a doctor for some help.
But please don't go back to the cigs....I smoked for 40 years, so I know how hard it is to quit. Good luck to you, you can do it, too.


DX 12/6/10 of T3 SCC Tongue.
Surgery 1/3/11 was hemigloss & forearm free flap, midline mandibulectomy, Neck Disection-All nodes clear.
Ended rads 5/11/11. Taste buds back to about 80%. PEG removed 4/5/12, experimenting eating real food again. If I can do this, so can you !! Stay Strong.