Oh Mariam - your Dad sounds like such a great guy! And how strong and compassionate you have been for him. That you are even closer now is such a blessing. This horrible disease has a way of teaching us how to really appreciate our loved ones as well as even the smallest things we normally tend to take for granted. End of treatment and the 2-3 weeks following were the worst for my son and for me, but just knowing there is a light at the end of the long dark tunnel gives hope. Better days are coming. Each improvement no matter how small gives cause for celebration. Do try to rest and do something nice for yourself. You certainly deserve it. And keep in touch so we'll know what's happening.


Anne-Marie
CG to son, Paul (age 33, non-smoker) SCC Stage 2, Surgery 9/21/06, 1/6 tongue Rt.side removed, +48 lymph nodes neck. IMRTx28 completed 12/19/06. CT scan 7/8/10 Cancer-free! ("spot" on lung from scar tissue related to Pneumonia.)