They are giving his mouth two weeks to heal and for the swelling to go down before making his mask. He saw the dentist yesterday and things are healing as expected, no delays so I assume no need for hyperbaric. The dentist did think there is swelling along the jawline that wasn't there before and isn't a result of the extractions.

His rad onc has been pushing things along, including getting prompt appointments with the medical oncologist of his preference, rather than first available. He has also been liaising with the dentist from the start. I get the impression that the team isn't going to delay treatment until after the holidays. Or at least that is my hope.

Trying really hard to get him to pack on the pounds and his effort is commendable. I am looking at Paula Deane recipes..........just reading them makes my arteries feel all clogged up. High protein things, too. Protein and sheer calories.

Karen, I've never done adult nursing and have no desire to start. Adults are big, stinky and gross.