Ok Brian and Karen - I'll admit you did knock me back to reality. And yes - that makes perfect sense to go with the most likely scenarios - before jumping to conclusions. But I think like everyone else - it's not always easy to keep a level head about things. I tend to notice little changes in my husband, and sometimes rationality flies out the window and panic sets in. When that happens, I often think of the "worst case" it could be. But to get back on track with things - let me say that John was doing better overall today. Last night he couldn't sleep - and he actually had quite a bit of energy today (don't know where that came from!) and was doing activities around the apartment. He is eating fairly well - but as much as I try to feed him - he is by no means the "wolf" he was at eating food like he was pre-treatment, and I don't believe he is getting 2000 calories every day, although I do my best to keep the food varied and calorie-rich as possible, considering he still is restricted on a LOT of foods he normally would love to eat, but can't. And if I'm not mistaken, doesn't it take 3500 calories to gain a pound? If that's the case - forget it! He's no way even close to that calorie amount. His ear (the other non-treated side) is still blocked, but he didn't complain too much about it lately. The swelling is a pain in the neck (no pun intended) and his "hole" in the skin where the stitches came apart still hasn't closed up yet. The phlegm/mucous is still reaking havoc which is a bit surprising because it seemed like that had diminished a few months ago. And even though it's bothersome now - it's not as severe as when he was going through the rads. Well, anyways - thanks again for the "shot of common sense" that I needed to hear - it was just what the doctor ordered!