Ending we 2 of chemo/radiation. Have had a hard time convincing my lovely to water up. I think we got her attention yesterday. Typical side effects-dry mouth,no taste,fatigue. Have been to physical therapy,food guru and swallow spec. With all the rinses, pt etcher days are busy. Today marked a turn in her attitude. Started using the pain med and forcing herself to eat. Since this al started she has only lost 1 lb----110to109.She wants to know what some of you veterans found most tolerable to eat. See,progress. Thanks for all the help. Five wks to go.

Caregiver to wife with stage 4 oral cancer. Cheek and 2 lymph nodes.Diagnosed April 2012. At age 80 decided against major surgery.Currently doing 9 chemos and then 7 weeks of radiation/chemo.