Stay in and savor every moment. Stay positive and deny your mind that moment of giving in. Believe me, I know it's tough but even saying it out loud; that you won't allow the thought, or you disagree with the thought you just had can help. ChrisN is correct, kind of the "Fake it till you make it" syndrome. And you will find every now and then there's a connect (Or a disconnect) and that smile or laugh is real. Every moment like that helps!
Prayers and Best Wishes for you and your Mother (And Family).

Last edited by Steve F.; 12-10-2014 01:07 AM.
SCC right side BOT/FOM; DX 1-25-06; Neck dissection/25% of tongue removed 2-17-06. Stage 2 Recurrence 7-06: IMRTX35 & 3X Cisplatin ended 10-18-06. Tumor found 03/18/13; Partial Glossectomy 03/28/13 left lateral tongue. Nov. 2014; headaches,lump on left side of throat. Radical Neck Dissection 12-17-14; Tumor into nerves/jugular; Surgery successful, IMRTX30 & 7X Erbotux. Scan 06-03-15; NED! 06-02-16; Mets to left Humerus bone and lesion on lungs-here We go again! Never, Ever Give Up!

**** PASSED AWAY 10/8/16 ****