Well I made it through the first week of treetment. I am having IMRT tx and I am greatful for that, I will save the parotid glands on the one side of my mouth, I currently have only been sick from the Chemo. I am fighting to get over this I can't afford to loose any wiehgt. I have no loss of slaiva yet, in fact it seems like the dam has burst the past few nights and all I do is cough up crap, I am not complaining ( much) I have been through every emotion I can think of and I know I am just getting started, I am really first and foremost relieved that things are started, and that in 6 short weeks all of this will be in the past. I know I am going to use this forum a lot, it is just so nice to be able to relate to people who are and were where I am and will be. Thank you to all of you.

Have a great Holiday season. My fears have somewhat subsided and now I must reach out of myself and live like there is now tomorrow.

Pat