Richard is 10 days away from completing the radiation and only one more visit for chemo.

He is still working, taking in the recommended calories/water (by PEG). His throat is not as sore as it was 2 weeks ago.

However, the external skin around his neck down to the collarbone is badly burned from the radiation. He has trouble turning his head. Initially, he was applying aloe and that seemed to help some. The RO recommended Hydrocortisone 1% Plus, with Aloe. It has given him some relief.

The question that I have is with this severe burn, will there be a possibility of a long-term issues to the skin, after treatment is over? Is this normal?

They are now doing targeted radiation to the tumors for Richard.

Thanks for your experiences/wisdom on this.

Barbara (CG)

65 yr old male in great health other than C. 5/1/13 lump discovered, 5/15 Biopsy, 5/29 PET/CAT, Diag: SCC HPV+ rt tonsil, 1 node, Stage III T1-2 N1, 6/10 PEG, 06/17 Chemo, 6/24 Radiation, 7/6 100% PEG, 8/14 Done with treatment, 11/6 follow-up PET, 11/8 NED, 11/13 PEG removed!