My husband just finished last Wednesday with radiation and chemo. His first two weeks were very uneventful, just a little red on his neck, no pain. The third week he had the PEG and port put in which put him down from the surgeries, painful sleeping, better in recliner. The fourth week was pretty good, still eating out. Sore throat but meds kept the pain under control. Last 2 1/2 weeks and 1 week post radiation no eating by mouth, dependent on tube 100 percent. The smell and thought of food is totally nauseating for him, nothing tastes like it should. He would love a cold glass of ice water but water taste like salt water. He was determined not to have the PEG but is very thankful he has. Lost 20 pounds in treatment and still losing a little. Did you opt for the PEG? The worst has been the secretions from having his throat get the radiation, constant gunk he has to bring up and spit, keeps him up at night. Luckily just a few mouth sores and salt and soda water take care of that. Hang in there, surprising the weeks go by especailly fast if you keep busy. He definitely feels better when he is busy and working or socializing with friends, helps keep his mind off things.