To KatieM,[and SKP since this was her thread] It's too soon to be asking "How long until he gets back to -----". You all are at a day to day stage now and you need to stay in the present. If your loved one is on chemo or dealing with radiation then you need to research HERE for all the info you can gather about how to deal with potential problems.[no need to surf the net, that just confounds the situation] Chances are you won't have to deal with all of the problems, but you will learn what to watch out for so you won't be caught unaware. Remember-forewarned is forearmed! Be really, really strong now. This is doable. Amy in the Ozarks