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sinkingfeeling

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4. Yes, he should locate a SPOHNC chapter and talk with others that have been

Tue Jan 28, 2014, 09:16 AM

Jan 2014

through all of it before. I attended my first SPOHNC meeting a month before I began radiation treatments solely because I had been so upset with what the doctors told me would happen to me. The people there explained my options and then saw me through the whole 33 treatments. We have been there and know the secrets to getting pass issues. If there's no local chapter, you can get help via their National Survivor Volunteer Network.

http://www.spohnc.org/

SPOHNC = Support for People with Oral, Head, and Neck Cancers

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My husband is undergoing radiation treatment.. [View all] oftheforest Jan 2014 OP

Fatigue is a real problem. jaysunb Jan 2014 #1

thank you! oftheforest Jan 2014 #2

Yes dangin Jan 2014 #3

Yes, he should locate a SPOHNC chapter and talk with others that have been sinkingfeeling Jan 2014 #4

Thanks for the link. oftheforest Jan 2014 #6

It is common for very ill men to take things out on their spouses. My husband did Nay Jan 2014 #5

He's not opposed to seeking help oftheforest Jan 2014 #7

My husband will be undergoing the same thing within a week or two. He also has throat cancer. Silver Gaia Feb 2014 #8

I got some good tips when I posted. oftheforest Feb 2014 #9

No ideas, just an offer of support. 2theleft Feb 2014 #10

In addition to seeking a support group ... slipslidingaway Feb 2014 #11

Thank you for your input! oftheforest Feb 2014 #12

Happy to hear things are looking up ... slipslidingaway Feb 2014 #13