So glad to hear about the chemo, I had my concerns and it makes me feel better. I asked Pat's onc about the shot. I got it several times during my chemo for breast cancer. He said that it is not necessary so we are just being very careful and staying out of public places. Unfortunately we are staying away from the grandchildren too since they have runny noses. Good news, yesterday I came home for lunch and Pat was eating a cream soup, another new item on the menu!!! Yesterday things improved a little bit and the evening was easier by adjusting some meds. I am off tomorrow so think it is time for some therapeutic out of the house time, maybe up by the water. I read a couple of things yesterday, one was using pineapple juice to help cut the mucus and the other was Aloe Gel mixed with water to help heal the throat. Your thoughts?