Hi there. Thanks very much for the post. I’m starting my radiation in 2 weeks, and am very similar to you (43 yrs old. Never smoker. Removal of T2 tumor on side of tongue, with neck dissection). I’m crossing my fingers that the side effects aren’t as bad as they say. I’m very sorry you are having such a tough time emotionally and physically. You are handling it amazingly well given what you have been through. Met the radiologist today, who said that the side effects tend to worsen in the weeks after radiation stops because the radiation is still “working.” Was bummed to hear that. But it will eventually be over. I’m trying to remind myself that the situation is what it is, so I have to accept it with a soldier’s mentality.