Hi, Slim. There are 2 things I couldn't imagine going through this without. One is my wife, Linda, who went to every appointment, took notes on everything and asked questions that I was too numb to think of. The other is the peg (feeding tube) with which I still lost 50 pounds but would have been in very dire straits without. Also, seriously ask about the chemo option. Together with the radiation it has a much better chance of stopping the spread. Having said that, obviously your doctor will know better than I do but still, ask. Best of luck to you both, stay strong.


David R. 65 yr old male non-smoker, light drinker, stage 3 or 4, depending on which doc you ask, scc rt. tonsil, 2 nodes, 7 weeks radiation and chemo. No surgery. Teatment ended 3/20/08. PET scan 8/08 showed no cancer.
And now, as of oct, 2010, caregiver to wife, Linda, with breast cancer.
May, 2013, Linda diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. Enuf already.