Hi, Judy,

I really can't say that I'm an oral cancer yet. Stupid me saw that my one tonsil was changing going back almost a year ago, but I didn't really think anything about it. Then, on the 25th of Sept. I noticed a lymph node on my neck and on the same side of the tonsil had become quite swollen. So, to a dr. I went.

I get the tonsil removed (and who knows what else) on Tues. (the 3rd), and then will find out something on the 10th. I can't see having to wait a whole freakin' week, but I guess the lab people are kept quite busy. Still, I'll probably call on the 6th and annoy them with some questions.

Getting back to John's depression....Can't he get on something like Wellbutin XL (300 mgs.)? I'm very new on this board, and don't even know if I do have cancer. So, I really don't know what stage 3/4 cancer is.

Depression is so hard to define. It's different for every individual, and what works for one person, may not work for another. All I can say is it's great that he has family to support him. That goes a long way........

I hope John can find a somewhat peaceful state of mind somehow........

The Head Trainer will be with him all the way.........

Skywarn