Hi Deborah. I don't know if your husband has any anti-anxiety or anti-depression medicine prescribed, but if not, I would highly recommend it. My husband had Ativan and Xanax at his disposal for anxiety, which he would take at night to help him sleep and sometimes during the day, particularly before radiation. He started taking Zoloft (50 mg. at bedtime) about halfway through treatment at the suggestion of our RO, and that really helped. The Zoloft doesn't take 2-3 weeks before it begins working, like some anti-depressants. I saw a difference in about 1 week. My husband's attitude definitely improved. I hope you can get him to reconsider. I wish you the best.

Michele


Michele, caregiver to husband, Jesse, SCC diagnosed 1/5/06 unknown primary, lf neck mass >6 cm. Chemo (Cisplatin 2x; Carboplatin & Taxol 2x) & XRT radiation 39X ending 4/4/06. Rad neck dissection 8.5 hrs 4/13/06. 30 HBO treatments Fall 2006.