I had 30 IMRT treatments first, SCCin the Pharyngeal area and a lymphnode on the left side of the neck. The IMRT was not pleasant but the side effects were not quite as bad as the doctor warned. I have a neck dissection to look forward to now as the radiation did not get rid of the node on my neck. petscan next week to make sure the primary is dead. Keep your chin up and stay positive. Family is a great thing to have in these days. Don't let him be around negative people, you either. Iam 41 years old, diagnosed at 40,and my 3 children and my wife and extended family have done nothing but lift me up. It is a pain to go through but some good things have already come out of my experience.