The thick mucous is normal and usually lasts a few weeks and then gives way to "dry mouth". Everyone can react differently to the concurrent chemo/rad but most of us had the thick crap. He needs to consume appx 3000 cals each and every day and get plenty of protein in the process. We all looked pretty bad post this Tx. I lost 30% of my total body weight and I was a fitness nut( still am) pre Tx so I had zero to loose.

Repeating what he did that most likely contributed to his cancer, i.e. the heavy drinking will most likely be his death sentance but if it has spread to his lungs and is not attended to his survival chances are already diminished.

David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.