Richard has mentioned that the right side of his neck (tumor-side, lymph node area) seems to be getting bigger. His mask for radiation treatment is snugger than it was in the beginning.

Is this cause for concern or not? Possible collateral damage of the radiation causing normal tissues/nodes to swell? Is this something you folks have typically experienced?

When he asked the doctor, they told him that tumor shrinkage would not happen right away, since the radiation continues to work after treatment is over.

Thank you for your "ear" and your commonsense, experiential wisdom!

Barbara (caregiver of Richard)