Paul: I know you have been through multiple recurrences and so many horrible side effects. Thank you for responding.

I don't think it's harder as a caregiver, but it is different. My husband is very optimistic by nature. I don't want him to get my contagion, but I can't deny my current feelings. I have successfully guided his recovery up to now - maybe it's time for him to take the lead....My mind is thinking too far out.


CG to husband, dx @ age 65, nonsmoker/social drinker. Dx 5/08 SCC Stage IV, BOT T1N2aM0. 33 IMRT - completed 9/12/08. Induction Chemo (Cisplatin, Taxotere & 5FU), plus concurrent Cisplatin.
1/09 PEG removed; 5/09 neg PET/CT; 5/10 PET/CT NED
Dental extraction & HBOT 2013; ORN 2014; Debridement/Tissue Transfer & HBOT 2016