Hi Deb! Congrats to both you and Bob for successfully completing treatments. I know he had a difficult time of it. Keep up the hydration and nutrition so he heals quicker. Try adding some high protein powder to any of his liquids. I was advised by my wound care specialists to push the protein to heal my wounds. Rinsing with 16oz warm water, 2 tsp baking soda and 2 tsp salt will help with the 'rope mucous'. Bob should swish it around in his mouth for several seconds and then spit it out. Ive heard of some people using seltzer water for it too. I didnt try that myself but Ive heard it works.

Best of luck with everything! Bob has come very far and now needs to heal so he can return to his regular life. My ENT oversees all of my other doctors. If yours does too ask about physical therapy for the left arm's reduced motion.

It will be another 2 or 3 weeks before Bob will climb out of the tunnel. Radiation keeps working even when his treatments are finished. Lots of nutrition, hydration, protein and rest are what is important right now. With a mandibulectomy, recovery can take a while. This will affect his recovery a little. It must have been very difficult to have the mandibulectomy then do the chemo and radiation. Bob will get there it will take some time.

Best wishes with the recovery!