@jeffd : hang in there, this is the time when u need to be very steady get diff opinions, i know it might get very confusing, but u can always discuss it here , we are all here to help smile

@Amy :As Tom said you need to give alot more information.But AFAIK it takes some time to heal the Tx after effects and varies from person to person ... So hang in there and dont get dissapointed talk to your father as much as possible,
I am still talking to my dad in either sign language or writing it down ... and its funny seems like am understanding him more without words spoken smile

- Avinash
My Father,
Age 59, T2N1M0, Stage 3, smoker left 5 years back, casual drinker , NACT with TAXOL +5FU+Cisplatin x 2, and 70 Gy in 35# from 03/10/08 to 04/26/08, no surgery, After Chemo cycles tumor reduced 60%,
Cancer Free now !