Just a note to all my friends that I've finished 4 weeks of chemo/radiation!! I'm over 1/2 way home; just three more weeks to go.

To newbies
Although my experience may be atypical, I just want to offer some positive feedback as my experience has not been as difficult as some have encountered. My pain is in my tongue, but it is tolerable. My saliva is thick; but I don't have a "sahara" mouth. My neck has gotten tan, not burned; but it is a little itchy. My biggest complaint is NO TASTE BUDS. Can't taste a darn thing except chocolate. Sweet, salty, spicy all gone for awhile. Don't know what to expect for the next 3 weeks but so far all side effects have been mild to moderate. I've been told that the side effects are cumulative thoughout the 7 weeks; I'll keep you posted. But for right now, I'm celebrating!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sandyst