Do understand that the majority of us suffer the greatest the 2 to 3 weeks AFTER radiation stops so I know you are trying but you must get a handle on his pain now because it will only get worse, perhaps even much worse. Many have used the patch which can be "dialed" up as the pain level increases and then dialed back down to safely get him off that drug.

David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.