Gary and Minnie,
Thanks for the information. I have read enough to know a little about the possible effects of radiation and have tried to prepare my wife. Her sister doesn't really want to read a lot about things until they are in front of her. It's her way of coping and she does have a good attitude and plans to fight through it.

I know no one can predict how anyone will react to radiation, but I was wondering how soon after the treatment starts before the side effects really kick in. We're hoping that my wife may be able to come home for a while before the radiation gets serious. Since this was one of the largest tumors the doctor had treated, I speculate that she'll have a fairly aggressive course of treatment. We hope to know more after the next appointment on Thursday.

Thanks,

bob