The worst is over. Please believe me, there will be a lot of pain and for a few weeks. But you will know when it is time to wean him from narcotics. The nausea and vomiting will stop in a few days to a few weeks post radiation. But pain meds will be required for a while..
Darrell

Stage 3, T3,N1,M0,SCC, Base of Tongue. No Surgery, Radiationx39, Chemo, Taxol & Carboplatin Weekly 8 Treatments 2004. Age 60. Recurrence 2/06, SCC, Chest & Neck (Sub clavean), Remission 8/06. Recurrence SCC 12/10/06 Chest.