Thanks, Gail, for such a prompt response. It looks like our husbands completed treatment almost at the same time. Hope Barry is doing well. Michael is finally looking like himself again, except for two round bald spots in the back of his head at the neck base - but it is no concern for us. He feels better too and is able to get back to work.

You mentioned some research on the topic - could you point out where I can read it? I just re-read an initial PET scan report and realized that in addition to two abnormal lymph nodes in the left, it showed one in the right. I have no idea how I missed it - it must have been stress or denyal or whatever. Now I am wondering why our surgeon suggested ND on the left side and said nothing about right side.

Thanks again for your reply.
c.