My thoughts and prayers are with you both.  Didn't the radiation dr. suggest anything that could be done?  Maybe go back to him and ask him to explain that mumbo-jumbo to you and what steps can you take now for some relief for Jim.  Who mentioned a pulmonologist and laser surgery?  I hope you can find a solution soon.
julieann
     
Julieann
Nov 2007 SCC on right tonsil following tonsillectomy. Was smoker, QUIT. (Stage IV T2 N2b) 7 weeks  radiation one day/wk chemo (carboplatin and 5-FU). Allergic to Taxol; PEG in, lost 30 lbs. TX completed January 2008. PEG out mid- 2008. PET/CT 1/17/2011;2/3/12 NEGATIVE for cancer