I realize this journey is not a straight path, and that everyone's circumstances are different, but just looking for some real-world POV about what to expect in the next few months.

Hubby (56) diagnosed in Nov, tonsillectomy and neck dissection. He's 60% of the way thru 39x radiation, and has 3rd and final chemo (cisplatin) next week.

His throat and mouth are incredibly painful, and there is a lot of goop, blood etc. It's pretty bad, but will it get WORSE thru the radiation, or has he pretty much reached "status quo"?

He's experiencing some loss of hearing in one ear, but also says the ear feels as if it's full of fluid. What has y'all's experience been with loss/recovery of hearing?

He's still able to sip/swallow water - will this ability remain, or will his swallowing become impaired?

Also, once radiation ends, how long do you continue to get worse before you start to get better?

Lots of questions, I know. Appreciate your perspective! THANK YOU!!!