Thanks Deb & Liz....the 'radiocare' cream has been helpful...there is only so much one can do, I suppose. Buzz has actually taken a couple of Percocet these past two days, the pain has been so great. I told him to 'stop being a martyr!' and take the damned medications provided for him. He is the ultimate 'macho man', and has always prided himself on his strength and endurance. I try not to cry when I see the agony he is enduring...

Following radiation today, Buzz has lost his voice and can only 'whisper'..haven't taken time to look this up, but can only assume that it is one of the side effects of the IMRT...

Buzz is still doing his best to eat, and I'm doing my best to feed him just as long as he can swallow. Very thin grits, creamed potatoes, poached eggs...and I'm adding 1/2 & 1/2 and real butter to everything I prepare. (I've only gained about 10 lbs. in the past 3 weeks!) I refuse to eat anything different than he eats!

Deb, how did it go for y'all today? Liz, God bless you, I sincerely appreciate the time and energy that you contribute to the forum. Your experiences are invaluable to all of us. What a great service you are doing! Robin would be so very proud of you and your efforts!

Lois