My husband has metastatic squamous cell carcinoma. Started in his tongue last fall, had 1/3 of tongue removed in January. Spread to lymphnodes in July, had 2 neck dissection surgeries in August. The surgeries were really hard (lots of unexpected complications and agonizing pain). He will begin chemo and radiation the end of this week. His prognosis is good but the next 8 weeks will be hell.
He is only 35 and we have a toddler so I'm trying to have a positive outlook on all of this. Of course I'm completely overwhelmed byut trying to keep it together for my husband and son. My question is, are there things I can do to help celebrate each step in his treatment? I have heard of people having little cakes to celebrate each week of treatment, or crossing off days of treatment on a big calendar. I want to do something to celebrate milestones that occur during his treatment (each chemo day, each week of radiation, whatever). Non-food options are probably best as he won't be able to eat...Any ideas???
Thanks.
