Gordon,

Jim (my husband) is doing pretty well right now, but yes, it is a very difficult treatment, particulaly the radiation. Jim is 6 weeks post radiation now and though he is only able to swallow small sips of water currently, we hope he will be eating again soon. He did end up getting a G-Tube (similar to a PEG) about 2 weeks into his radiation treatments, and because it became "urgent" due to his inability to drink or eat we had to have it done surgically. I think in hindsight he should have had it placed before he began radiation, as it is he lost about 22 lbs. Anyway, he is feeling better every day and his strength and energy is slowly returning...we are now preparing for the modified radical neck dissection which looks to be happening in July. I wish you the best, and I hope you have looked through the site index here because there is an incredible amount of helpful info for you. Hang in there.