ALK - you're down to the wire now. Congratulations. And while it's true that the first few weeks or month after the end of treatment can be just as hard, remember that all of us are different. You may find it easier. At any event you won't have to trudge over every day to The Ride, as I called it.

The mucositis will go away in time. How dry your mouth will become - well that again is specific to each of us. I did not have a feeding tube, but I well recall the mouth sores and heavy mucus. The sores will heal once they're not being bombarded every day.

Christine has the best advice so please take time to re-read her post. I mainly became a complete couch potato for a good 3 months afterward so don't rush anything. Let your body recuperate and try and get as much food - in whatever form - and plenty of water in. It may not seem possible now but before long it will all be a distant memory.

We're here for whatever you need. Courage!