Yes because we all react somewhat differently the unknown can be tricky but thsi site will prepare you for just about the worst case so in that respect it does level out the unknowns. That said I would pretty much count on his most difficult time during that 7 week period above, especially the weeks post Tx.

I sailed through the first 3 weeks but after 15 rads and my second chemo things went south quickly and for the next 7 weeks I didn't fear my cancer as much as I did my Tx.

David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.