Thanks Gary and Karen for your replies. I feel a little bit better knowing he is not the only one having a tougher time with this.

I have mainly been the one taking my father in for treatment and it has been a little discouraging seeing that he looks 10 times worse than the other patients (who are also head and neck patients). Maybe the rest of them are a lucky bunch! (as far as treatment side effects. One of the radiation nurses even told us that Dad is the "worst" case she has seen, as far as nausea goes. I find this hard to believe after reading some people's experiences on this board. (Another great reason for this website!!!)

I just spoke with my mother and she said dad's fever spiked to 102.8 last night. However, his breathing was normal. She does not know yet if radiation will continue today. A resident came into his room this morning and said the heart problem was a reaction to the radiation.

Thanks again!