Thanks Paul. I asked today and got exactly the same answer. They had explained it to me initially but I didn't grasp it. I think they're probably checking alignment with the CT but will ask on Monday. (Starting to get the hang of this RT game.) They're very scrupulous about alignment which is reassuring:)

And thank you Christine. I've got most of the ingredients lined up. Forgot to buy peanut butter! I've been adding cream, sour cream and cream cheese to my soft meals ... delicious ... but even at this early stage I'm not putting weight on. I'm a buxom lass so have a reasonable buffer but will not count on that. I love what Cheryl or someone else said: hydration, nutrition, pain control. I'm keen on getting through this with as little trouble as is humanly possible and I'm so grateful for every piece of advice.


Cheers
Maureen

1996, ovarian cancer surgery + cisplatin and taxol.
September, 2007, SCC of left lateral tongue. Excision.
October, 2009 recurrence in scar tissue, T1NOMO. Free flap surgery from left wrist - neck dissection. 63 year old New Zealander. No chemo, no RT.
February, 2014. New primary in left buccal mucosa. Marginal mandibulectomy, neck dissection, right arm free forearm flap. T1N0M0 but third occurrence and some areas of concern: RT started 8 April and finished 19 May.