Deborah-My dad had tonsil cancer-he finished his treatment today. I can completely relate to your crippling fear. Here's some tips. Bring stuff from home to make the hospital room homey. I suggest a little lamp, his own pillows and blankets. You see, they overdosed my father on narcotics-they almost killed him. He was hospitalized too on a couple of occasions. I felt so numb, so scared. I was convinced that the medical intervention that was created to save him would kill him before the cancer. He looked like a freakin' skeleton. We prayed and prayed and prayed. The hospital did infact turn him around though (under my VERY watchful eye.) Your hubby is in a good spot there where he is. He needs the fluids and care. Pray for strength, you will receive. I promise. There will be a positive end-there will.