hello erik, my name is lenny and i think I am just steps ahead of you brother, except that I have already had the imrt 33 sessions and three sessions of chemo and now I am having surgery on wed of this week, as for the chemo I had no ill effects, the radiation is a different story, the right side of my neck got pretty burnt but did not really hurt, the worst are the taste issues, I can taste very little yet, then the dry mouth and very thick saliva which is just awful at times and the swallowing and sore throat that is still somewhat if a problem but I am only 24 days post radiation, the worst days were the week to ten days after radiation ended, I was pretty sick and very hoarse and spent christmas week pretty much in bed, if you have a peg tube for feeding use it like you are suppose to, it will provide lots of nourishment and you will need it bro, I lost about 35 lbs, lookin' mighty trim but what a price, I expect to loose a few more because of surgery, but man I sure do pray everyday. Hang in there my friend it may get worse before it gets better but every day is one day closer to winning the battle, and don't mind being scared I am scared out of my wits most evenings around bed time, it is tough living alone and going through this, that being said you will find that this site is a god send hang in there bro and god bless. lenny