skp, I just read your original post. I remember all too well, and all too recently, being in your shoes. Mid-way through treatment I wondered how we would make it through to the end.

There were days that my husband would go to sleep, hoping he wouldn't wake up...because he just didn't know how much more he could take.

And, now, he's a little over 3 months post treatment. He's working part time, he's eating a lot of food (although the only one gaining weight is me eek ) And, life is pretty darn good.

You two will get through this. For some, it's a harder journey than for others. I always love reading about how someone sails through treatment. That wasn't our experience. But, we're reaping the rewards of the challenges that we faced. Every day is like a new beginning.

Wishing you and yours the best!


Margaret
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C/G: Husband, 48 (at time of dx)
Dx 5/18/07 SCC, BOT, lymph node involvement. T1N2BM0. (Stage 4a, G2/3)
Tx 6/18 - 8/3/07, IMRT x 33 Cisplatin x3 (stopped after 1st dose due to hearing issues). Weekly Erbitux started 6/27/07 completed 8/6/07.