Whatever arm of the study you are on, Jim, your goal is to keep on the schedule as much as possible. The early radiation sessions are particularly critical, because you want to keep blasting away at the tumor and not give it a change to take a break and start growing again.

If you are on the Cetuximab arm, that means keeping the rash tolerable. If you are on the Cisplatin arm, be sure to take the anti-nausea drug and other drugs exactly as you are directed, and to be careful of infections. In either case, keeping your nutrition and hydration up is key. The fact that you are in good condition and are not a current smoker will help you come through the treatment in good order!

Maria