Hi all,

I am more than 1/2 way through treatment but am finding that I am quite anxious/nervous about what the 2nd half will bring.
I have 2 weeks of radiation (well, actually 13 sessions) and 1, maybe 2, weeks of chemo (taxol/carbo). The ropey mucous made its appearance last week and I know everything will get tougher. Currently I am taking Roxicet for local pain and Ativan to help unwind my mind/nervous periods. I am very sensitive to meds, so I am fearful of needed to move to something stronger (that will make me loopy-er than I already am). Any thoughts?

Am looking for any support or suggestions to get me through the next few weeks? Also, I am the type of person looking for overnight improvements once treatment stops. I know that is unreasonable given the battle our bodies have been through, but I wonder what is reasonable?

Also, one last question - my PEG was placed a week ago and I'm fairly adjusted to it. My MO and RO tell me to keep swallowing to make sure those muscles don't atrophy. I forgot to ask them if just water sips are ok, or do I need to force down more, larger items to keep the pathway open to actual food items?

Thanks all,

Nancy