Hi all. I don't know how to help my husband. He doesn't read this board and doesn't realize the long road he has ahead. He is soooooo depressed (I certainly don't blame him one bit). If he knew some of the things you were writing - that things can take YEARS to get better - I think he might pitch himself off the nearest bridge. I'm exaggerating, of course, but still, I'm worried and I'm not sure what to do.

I don't even know what my point is. All of you are so strong and amazing. I know Tim is too; he just doesn't realize it yet. I guess I'm looking for a little hope to share with him, some wisdom to impart that will help him see things in a different light.... I don't know... Anybody?


Caregiver to husband, 44, nonsmoker, nondrinker
Diagnosed 7/15/08 with BOT SCC, stage IVa.
Two positive nodes removed
Cisplatin and erbitux ended 10/15/08
Radiation over 10/20/08
Back to work 11/24/08
PEG out 12/9/08
Scans 12/2008 and 3/2009 Clear