Thank you for your replies. I apologize for my initial lack of detail. I have added a signature with my husband's diagnosis. The doctor has scheduled 9 weeks of chemotherapy (1 every 3 weeks) and will then re-evaluate. Possibly 9 more weeks of chemo, then 7 weeks of radiation, depending upon Thomas' progress. He spent 6 hours in chemo infusion on 11/2 getting cisplatin and taxotere, and took 5fu (Fluorouracil) home with pump for 5 days. He is not eating anything, he says his throat is very sore. Ice water is the only liquid he will take. The unflavored Benecalorie supplement added to water is the only source of calories he gets at the moment. Not 2500 calories as Christine urged. He has blood work done each Friday and doctor ordered additional fluids this past Friday at our request. He is scheduled to see his doctor before his next treatment in two weeks. Should we ask for an earlier appointment? I would also be interested in other's experiences with this drug combination, understanding that each person reacts differently. Thomas seems heartened when he hears that someone else has experienced the same thing and felt better at some point.