Sue,
Thank you so much for replying. I will go back and read your story with your husband from the beginning. I think it helps so much if you kind of know what to expect, even thought everyone's story is unique. I'm so glad your husbands scars healed nicely. My husband kind of wears his scars with pride, be was a little upset when his large neck incision healed so well it really can't be seen! It's funny, when he got his first scar, it was 2 months before the cancer, he had his hip replaced (In fact, if he hadn't had a hip replacement, the cancer wouldn't have been found at all--it was found during the routine physical before his hip operation!). Anyway, after the operation he acted upset about his scar and when the doctor asked him why he said "Well, now there's no way I can compete for Mr. Nude America!" The doctor got quite a chuckle out of that!

I wish you the best of luck with your husband's dentures. I totally understand what a trial that is! Ron lost all of his teeth prior to treatment 3 years ago, and wasn't fitted for dentures until 6 months later, after giving the mouth tissues time to completely heal. He never could wear the bottom plate, it was just too difficult to keep it in. He did wear the top plate, but usually only when I insisted on it. If it were up to him, he would never wear them at all, and on a daily basis, around the farm, he doesn't. I understand that this is MY hang-up, not his. I really try to realize that in the big picture, it is not a big deal at all, but I must admit, I do like to see my husband with teeth!!

I wish you and your husband continued good health and thank you for your words of encouragement. They are truly appreciated.
Lori