To all of you who replied - Thank you so much for the encouraging words. It's so good to hear good things! You really made my day. Jim did well yesterday, his first day. We were so excited to put that big black X on the calendar! He had 2nd rad today. He takes an Ativan before to help deal with the mask. Tomorrow it's more fluids and anti-nausea medicine through an I.V. then radiation. Thanks again.
Blessings,
Debbie

Debbie, 53 wife and caregiver to Jim, 68, non-smoker, social drinks only. Stage IV SCC rt. tonsil. HPV+. Neck dissection 12/29/09. Peg inserted 2/2/10. Cisplatin and rad started 2/9/10. Carboplatin given 2nd round. 3rd round cancelled due to toxicity. Finished 30 rad treatments 3/23/10.