Walt, if you want to look a little farther down the road, I had a golf ball sized lymph node and a tumor, which were both removed and followed by chemo and radiation. That was five years ago and for a long time now I have felt like a million dollars. Never lose sight of the return to regular, ordinary life that WILL happen.

In the meantime, post all questions and concerns here, because those who are going through it now or more currently than I did, will be here to give you all the answers and information you need. You will find simple solutions here that the professionals don't know. This site is a goldmine for patients and their caregivers, so make use of it.

I found it extremely conforting to connect with people who had gone through things before I did. This is what we can offer your wife. You tell her she is NOT alone!