I'm home again, and Tom has improved a bit. The pain is manageable now, thank Goodness, and he has been able to rest a bit (as much as you can in a hospital!) Sheldon, you hit a nail on the head with the 'feeling of my body failing me' sentiment. I think that has already caused considerable anger in Tom, and this is just one more thing on the pile. The morphine drip has dulled the pain in the kidney area, as well as the throat, so the attitude was better today. He received visitors all afternoon (which, considering the long drive for everyone, was impressive) and although he was exhausted when the last of the friends left, he was thankful for their effort and concern. We are blessed.

They feel he should be ready to come home next Tuesday smile The doc did mention, too, that cancer patients are more likely to have blood clots......

I'll sleep better tonight smile
IT IS SO NICE TO MATCH NAMES WITH THE PHOTOS FROM VEGAS!! Thanks, shutterbugs! wink

Nicki, wife of Thomas
dx July 2004, SCC, Stage 4 Tonsil. Tx begun 8/4/04. Cisplatin/Xeloda x 4; IMRT 7 wks, 8/7 - 10/25/04 Modified Radical Dissection (right), Selective Dissection (Left) 12/10/04.