Nelie
You are doing a so well, and being very brave, as well as taking the time to post often to help other members.
I know it seems as if it is taking forever Nelie but,I think you are pretty well on the road recovery.
I am sorry you feel as if your husband is distant, it can be hard on caregivers . Maybe he is trying to convince himself that you are now cured and things should be back to normal.

Pete had his tube for a year and I can remember on occasion thinking , why is he hanging on to that thing.
Looking back on some pics we had taken about 8 months from diagnoses , when I thought he was well on the road to recovery. I can see now how skinny and unwell he looked. But in MY mind by then, he was doing great!
Wishful thinking my part I guess.
We see what we want to and deal the best we can. Hang in with him Nelie, maybe he just needs, not think about losing you, for a while.

Wishing you both all the best


Caregiver to husband Pete, Dx 4/03 SCC Base of Tongue Stage IV. Chemo /Rad no surgery. Treatment finished 8/03. Doing great!