hey gary - sounds like you are doing really well and only 57 days out of treatment!! that is so encourging! no, jc is not doing chemo, just the imrt. and initially they had planned on 35 treatments but have backed it up to 33! he tried gargling with the mouth rinse which seems to get it more into the throat as opposed to just around his mouth, but still has the fear of choking and i cant blame him on that one.
each day and week seems to bring something new and different to overcome, but overcome we will. his spirits and sense of humor remain intact and for that i am thankful!!
congrats on your taste buds coming back, along with your energy levels - i know that you went thru imrt also and will steer clear of the little stainless steel tube thing!! more "torture" is not needed here!! thanx, gary!

Robin