Hi everyone, my fiance was recently diagnosed and will begin chemo treatments this Thursday. I have been on this site daily since we first found out and have learned that you all seem so caring and helpful during this trying time for everyone. This is extremely difficult for me because we live in different states and I can't be there daily to assist him with this journey he is about to take. The doctors decided that they would begin with chemo - 5fu, docataxel and Erbitux for three weeks; since having surgery immediately would be too evasive. If you can shed a little light for me, I was wondering what we could expect to happen with the tumors during or after his first round of chemo. Additionally, since he has had to have all of his lower teeth removed and has been in so much pain swallowing since all of this began, can you give me a true idea of how long it will be before he will be able to swallow again without difficulty. Any help you can provide is greatly appreciated.