Bob - you are not alone in all of this and what you are feeling is normal. My husband finally gave into the depression after he broke down in front of the doctor. It was one of the first things she told us to watch for after he completed his treatment. She told him that 75% of her patients suffer from depression post treatment. He is now on Wellbutrin and is doing good - she told him that he would be on them for at least 6 months. It also helps with the appetite. Good Luck - as our radiation doc told us - "we almost kill you to cure you" - be strong, take deep breaths and stay in touch with us.
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CG to husband,Dx 04/06 StageIV,scc left tonsil, 3 lymph nodes-35XIMRT-35Xcisplatin/tarceva-neck dissection 11/06-HPV positive


MARTY-Caregiver to husband (non-smoker/non-drinker)Dx 04/06 SCC Stage IV left tonsil-3 lymph nodes,HPV+,Tx 35xIMRT,35xcisplatin/tarceva,neck dissection 11/06, beginning HPV vaccine JHopkins 04/07.