1 year out - light at the end of a long year

susan0803
susan0803 Member Posts: 90
in Head and Neck Cancer #1
Hi,
I have not gotten onto this board in such a long time but just wanted to say a quick note.

My husband started treatment (35 rounds of rad + chemo)a year ago on 9/28/10 for tonsil SCC.
Today driving into work with him, he turned to me and, "I am finally starting to feel better. I can smell again, I can taste again, I can eat without having to drown everything in water, and I am getting some of my strength back. I feel pretty good."

It was so great to hear him say these things. My husband's ENT surgeon, who said it would take a year for him to feel "normal" again, was right on the money.

For those of you who are new to HNC or those of you who are in the process of recovering from the treatment, I hope this helps to know, that there is light and hope.

So - Hi to everyone on this board, and another chance to say a BIG THANK YOU to everyone on this board who helped me through my husband's treatment! Without all of you, I don't know what I would have done.

Suzanne

Comments

  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
    #2
    Hi Suzanne
    It's great to here the news on how well your husband is doing, keep up the good work and keep doing well.

    Hondo
  • Pam M
    Pam M Member Posts: 2,196
    #3
    Hello Again
    Suzanne, it's good to hear another success story. Thanks for sharing - you know how it helps everyone.
  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #4
    Congrats
    Great to hear Suzanne......

    Best Always,
    John
  • luv4lacrosse
    luv4lacrosse Member Posts: 1,410 Member
    #5
    ONE YEAR PLEDGE
    I agree with the one year mantra. I had to see it for myself as I was sure I would progress faster than what I was told.

    For the newer folks, just schedule one year out of the rest of your life to commit to the treatment and recovery and all will be fine.

    Glad to hear the hubby is feeling well.

    Best!!

    Mike
  • Jimbo55
    Jimbo55 Member Posts: 590 Member
    #6
    Great News
    Suzanne,

    That is just so good to hear that your husband is feeling better in more ways than one. Congrats and smooth sailing. Cheers.

    Jimbo
  • hawk711
    hawk711 Member Posts: 566
    #7
    Jimbo55 said:

    Great News
    Suzanne,

    That is just so good to hear that your husband is feeling better in more ways than one. Congrats and smooth sailing. Cheers.

    Jimbo

    Hey there
    Good to hear that all is going in the right direction...
    keep posting, we like to hear positive stuff....
    all the best,
    Steve
  • Greend
    Greend Member Posts: 678
    #8
    Great news
    I know it is a relief. Stay with us and keep us posted.

    Denny

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