Deborah,

Welcome to this forum -- I'm glad you found it, but I'm very sorry to hear what you're going through now. It sounds as though your husband really does need the constant (in-hospital) monitoring of his nutrition and hydration, given how he's reacting to the treatment.

He is at that point where the cumulative effects of radiation and chemo can be pretty horrific. There are plenty of people here who have been through the pain, the nausea, the relentless fatigue, and everything else that goes with it, and can share their experiences with you (as well as their experiences with recovery).

Feel free to post your questions here, and also explore the rest of the site, which contains a ton of very helpful information.

Cathy

Tongue SCC (T2M0N0), poorly differentiated, diagnosed 3/89, partial glossectomy and neck dissection 4/89, radiation from early June to late August 1989