Other than the hiccs I'm glad to read all this, Heather. Especially if he's not bothered by the mask I think he'll do well. Keep us posted on all the side effects. I'm sure his team has also recommended that he swish and gargle baking soda and water along with the Caphosol. It helps.

David 2
SCC of occult origin 1/09 (age 55)| Stage III TXN1M0 | HPV 16+, non-smoker, moderate drinker | Modified radical neck dissection 3/09 | 31 days IMRT finished 6/09 | Hit 15 years all clear in 6/24 | Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome kicked in a few years after treatment and has been progressing since | Prostate cancer diagnosis 10/18