Geri, the path your husband is taking sounds solid. I stair stepped up during treatments and stair stepped down afterwards just as you are outlining. I had no problems regarding any sort of withdrawals from the patch. Congrats on being on this side of the hill and good luck with his continuing recovery.

Bill . . . SCC - originated in right tonsil, drifted into neck ( 28 lymph nodes removed - one positive ). Radical neck dissection in September 07, completed 34 radiation tx on January 4, 2008. Used Peg. Non smoker, 61, good shape, no previous health issues. Second year PET scan - "all clear".