Tom, I haven't been through nearly what Jim has had to endure but I have had 3 or 4 dilations, don't know if I'll need anymore or not, and only one was truly painful. My guess is they'll get a lot easier for you.

Glad you're making good overall progress.

david 2

David 2
SCC of occult origin 1/09 (age 55)| Stage III TXN1M0 | HPV 16+, non-smoker, moderate drinker | Modified radical neck dissection 3/09 | 31 days IMRT finished 6/09 | Hit 15 years all clear in 6/24 | Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome kicked in a few years after treatment and has been progressing since | Prostate cancer diagnosis 10/18