Jen --

The most important thing is to encourage your Dad (as Gary said) -- try to get him to look forward to things after treatment, his new grandchild for one (!) -- maybe a cruise, or some other event in the future. Try to build some optimism as there have been studies which have shown optimistic head/neck cancer patients fare much better than pessimistic ones. Many folks have been through what your Dad is suffering and are now living normal or near-normal lives, eating out (yes!) and speaking in public as well.

How far along is your Dad's treatment?

Gail