hi, i am new to the board. i came upon your message and realized that so many of us are going through this right now. my dad is 63, he has throat cancer, diagnosed 16 months ago. he's done radiation, chemo and a fairly new procedure called cyberknife. i've learned a couple things along the way that i would like to share with you:
ask questions! don't be afraid to speak up - write them down so you don't forget them. the information isn't always offered to you.
research and read what you can... what's new? what are other people doing? be informed.
take each day as it comes. you can leave one doctor with optimism and another with diminished hope... it changes everyday.
we're waiting for my dad's cat and pet scan results. i know that no matter what happens i spoke up and did what i could do. maybe i couldn't make the cancer go away but i was informed and stayed involved. that also helps to keep you occupied, there is no use worrying over what hasn't happened yet.
your in my thoughts... jeanne d