Hi Tom:

I am no where near as far along the path as you or Karen.

I only recently finished my tx. (about 7 weeks ago).

But, I can tell you that an overwhelming sense of depression blanketed me about 2 weeks post treatment and lasted a few weeks.

I am certain it was something chemical or physical related, but not being a Dr, who knows.

Since I am not prone to depression and it came on so suddenly, I wasn't sure what to do.

All I can say is, I think it resolved on it's own and when I talk to others at the hospital and here online, it seems to be almost universal that a serious depression kicks in post tx. (almost!!)

The feeling of no future is with me still, but I battle with it everyday. I was always one to have trouble living in the present, I always wanted to live in the future, worrying about the future, thinking about tomorrow and not always enjoying/appreciating 'today'..so the way I look at it is this cancer was my lesson (Whew!! one of many, some I've had to have over and over until I get it right:), anyway, my lesson to live in the present more. Sounds like physcho-babble, but that's my take.

As far as 2 years out, I have no idea, except to say congrats for making it to that milestone and here's to many more!!

You too Karen, you are both an inspiration!!