Hang in there, Mike. I have 8 treatments left, and though I know from reading here that the side effects won't magically start to clear up right afterwards and may even worsen for a while, I am so looking forward to being done so I can start to heal.

Everyone here has been so helpful and supportive, and the information is invaluable. Don't give up. This is the only chance we have to get "right" the first time, which gives us the best chance of it not coming back. There's no guarantee it won't come back, but if it does, you don't want to be wondering if it wouldn't have if only you'd finished your rads.

People here have all sorts of information and help, and if you just need to vent or to know you're not alone, please do it and whatever else you need to keep going! And do talk to your team. As time has gone on and symptoms worsen, they keep coming up with ideas and products to make things just a little easier. Crushing pills is a Godsend, as I started gagging every time I tried to take one. Be sure to ask which ones you can crush, there are some you cannot. But being able to get a pain pill or Mucinex down when needed sure helps!