Hello all. Very glad to find this group for your wisdom and encouragement. My brother is 54. Been smoking since he was 12. Had a sore throat for 2 years, but no healthcare and didn't make an effort to get himself to dr. Finally did and he has a mass on left side of throat. Stage 3 SCC of Supraglottis. We are on radiation #26 or 35ish. Last week after his 2nd of 3 chemo/Cisplatin infusions just couldn't get his strength back and mouth sores really took over. Monday he had his first hydration via IV (not including when he has chemo), as he was a bit low and just not feeling well. Had ran a fever of 99 and 100 all weekend. Tim lives in a very rural part of Missouri and the hospital he is getting treatment from is 105 miles one way. He also has Anxiety, so his desire to be at a hospital is less than most. He said he is "overwhelmed" by all of this right now, but determined to beat it! Today his urine output is poor and also very dark orangish brown in color. This is a new side effect. Tomorrow he is going to tell the nurses/drs. Had I known this detail I would have insisted the nurses check it out, but due to his anxiety, he will withhold info like this. So, back to my original reason to post. Mouth sores, severe tongue and throat pain. I am trying to gather all ways to overcome. He is using magic mouthwash, a steroid swish and spit, liquid oxy, salt and baking soda rinse and he has been drinking a minimum of 100 oz of water or more each day. Thus far he hasn't lost weight, but it seems this afternoon he hit a wall with eating. Tuna salad is one of the easiest foods for him right now. He uses quite a bit of mayo and boiled eggs with tuna. Drinking half and half as well as heavy cream. He has blood sugar issues, but drs told him not to worry, but he is use to not eating much sugar. I've tried to get him to drink a milkshake, but he thinks too thick and cold seems to really hurt. Room temp is best for him. My brother and I were estranged for approx 20 years and just since our mom died August of 2016 have we become close again. I am so sad and afraid. All tips, suggestions and encouragement are truly appreciated. Karen, Tim's sister.