Yes, I have wondered if the VA is giving him the best of care but dad never paid into medicaid b or something but my mom has insurance that the VA has been sending bills to. I met with all of the VA doctors and they seemed competent but I still have doubts and am trying to get Dad to see someone else prior to his next treament.. just wish we maybe had done this when they first found the cancer on his tonsil. but not much we can do about his now.. the dr has upped his patch dose and gave him some anti anxiety meds for my mom said he had a meltdown at the VA .. pretty horrible to see him in this state.. how do people do after a second round of radiation? The first round was pretty tough on him.. they do not think this is curable so I think they are trying to give him best quality of life options but not sure RT will do that.. wish they could just cut it out but I guess its not that simple.