Oh, dear, I'm afraid that cancer is never free in a person who has had it. How did my brother-in-law put it when I learned about my cancer? The code has broken, my immunity has been compromised. It's a tough, long rollercoaster that you are familiar with after your husband's throat cancer. That must have been awful!

One thing that you can do is look up every single word that you aren't familiar with and write them down with the definitions. If they are too complicated or scientific ask your doctor to explain how they influence your husband's outcome.

Is your doctor good at explaining things?

Hello again @scared2

I understand your wish to be "free from cancer" but it is important to treat a cancer diagnosis as if it is a chronic illness that needs to be monitored and dealt with on a regular schedule. Your husband might not have metastasis but perhaps a new or different cancer. You need, as best as possible, to wait until you talk with the doctor to get a clearer understanding of these results.

What day is your follow up appointment?

@scared2- Good morning. I'm checking in to see how you are and how your husband is.