Lisa, each person reacts differently to rad. tx. Some sooner that others- it is important for you to start writing in your journal what is going on on a daily basis-just as you described here. Ask the rad Doc about where the radiation is directed, if it is stronger at some places than others. Talk to the technicians and nurses at the end of each treatment about how you are feeling and what might happen tomorrow. Stay ahead on having good pain meds. available at home. Stock your pantry with easy to swallow food [do you have a peg?] Buy a couple of bottles of Pedialyte to put in the pantry for extra hydration benefits[you can also try Gatoraid] You gotta be ready to roll with the punches. Amy in the Ozarks