I wish to add my support Sue. I had radical neck dissection to remove tonsil and neck cancer in September, 2007 and finished radiation to right side of neck on January 4, 2008 ( 34 tx ). I continue to heal. The other comments pretty much spell out what's ahead but you will make it. By the way, I did go with a stomach tube after two weeks of tx and really don't think I could have made it without it. Pouring in the nutrients and meds versus having to swallow was a life saver - "only" lost 20 lbs. Your comment about "taking it one day at a time" is the right attitude and path. Stay strong. William