we are back in the hospital. My husband had surgery for a mature trach or stoma. Basically one where a hole is cut vs a slit and to close it requires stitches. He will start chemo next week. They are not recommending more radiation. the Dr. scared me today...we talked how his disease is not in a curable state any longer and I talked about a trip to a beach house my husband wants with his family. I said I was worried he would be too sick to go when chemo is over in Oct. and he said he wouldn't wait that long and we should go on the trip when he has his week of rest in between chemo transfusions. the Dr. said that is cancer grows very quickly. how do we know when I should take considerable time of work, so I have no regrets?