Thanks so much for all responses; seems like a lifetime ago that I wrote that entry. He's off all pain meds - doc said that the sweats were probably from withdrawal. Michael did it his way (cold turkey), not the doc's way. Now we're at the opposite end of the spectrum - he cannot sleep in the evening. Tosses, turns, etc. Melatonin used to work; trying soft music, mediation, acupuncture - all to no avail. I think it fear and worry (understandable); he said he's afraid to live and also afraid to die. His zoloft has been increased. Also having issues with hearing - ENT said it's dehydration. We see the radiation onc this Thursday. One week from today he'll have a full body scan and also a scan of the liver.

Sending prayers to all on this board.