Tessa, welcome to the site. Sorry you had to find us, but we'll help all we can. For me, radiation treatment was the most difficult part of the battle to beat this disease. It starts slow, but adds up as you get along toward the end. I had 35 treatments, 5 per week for 7 weeks. Chemo along with rad and finally a right modified radical neck dissection. That was after a tonsilectomy which I thought was the worst until rad. The good news is that no matter the treatment, you can get through it and then recover. It isn't a party, but doable. It also helps to have others near for support and help. I had a peg for a few months and would not have done near as well without it. As it was I lost 25% of my body weight before it was all over. 50 pounds total. Almost a year later, I am now watching my weight a little as I have gained back almost 15 pounds. Will pray for your ease of treatment and complete cure.