Oh, my! What an interesting thread. The word 'acupuncture' jumped out at me because Tom as encouraged to see an acupuncturist for help in stimulating sleep and appetite! He's been going for about 6 weeks now! We CAN say that since he began, his weight has increased 10 pounds...possibly coincidence. He also sleeps much better - - could also be coincidence since he discovered nasal sprays, Salivart, Biotene, etc. I've just read him this thread, and now we'll have to start researching again...DARN!

Another reason to check in with everyone often! Thanks for the info nugget, dear Hobo!
Nicki

Nicki, wife of Thomas
dx July 2004, SCC, Stage 4 Tonsil. Tx begun 8/4/04. Cisplatin/Xeloda x 4; IMRT 7 wks, 8/7 - 10/25/04 Modified Radical Dissection (right), Selective Dissection (Left) 12/10/04.