Hi, all -- just a check in and report -- hope everyone out there is doing ok. Rusty had mod radical neck dissection on the OTHER side of his neck in early October. A PET scan found cancer in his nasopharynx so he is currently undergoing yet more radiation for that. Otherwise, he is doing fine. The neck dis with the immediate radiation has made his eating ability drop to soups and ice cream again but he's not discouraged and is continuing to play with his band every weekend. The hurricane hit us hard and his normal place of employment was destroyed so they are traveling to New Orleans each weekend for work. He's not able to sing much as his voice gives out quickly but we are just so thankful that he can play and, once the radiation is done, again, he can sing again. God keeps blessing us with continued answers and help and we keep calling on him for those blessings. If there is a "good" thing about this cancer, it's that it brings us closer together and closer to God. Thank you all for your support. We have been fortunate in that one of Rusty's nurses during all of his chemo at the beginning of last year has become a good friend (he also plays guitar and sings), so Rusty has a built-in educated support group! George, the nurse, is a constant source of back up for the doctors and myself in providing empathy to Rusty. With some hitches along the way, we have finally found a full group of doctors who are all on the same page and who all are committed to helping Rusty down this road. You all help me -- you just don't know how much! I come to the site and just read some days and know how many people are going through what we are and know we're not alone. God bless you all and I hope everyone has a safe, healthy and happy holiday -- will check back soon! Millie