Stacey - It's so true that most people just don't understand what it is to recover from treatment, not even the patient but it soon becomes evident. It may be because they can look good, and sound good, but the body is still in a state of rebuilding. When my son completed Tx he was out of a job but kept doing phone interviews, networking and applying everywhere, but several weeks went by before he found a job and started working half days. He told me at the time, he never could have made it even part-time if he had found a job any sooner. Would it be possible for your husband's doctor to write a letter explaining the reality of recovery and suggesting a slower return to work? It may take off some of the work pressure.


Anne-Marie
CG to son, Paul (age 33, non-smoker) SCC Stage 2, Surgery 9/21/06, 1/6 tongue Rt.side removed, +48 lymph nodes neck. IMRTx28 completed 12/19/06. CT scan 7/8/10 Cancer-free! ("spot" on lung from scar tissue related to Pneumonia.)