Hey everybody!! I start rad & chemo monday 4/5. Reading evreyone's posts about radiation damage makes me nervous, but I'm going to get through this & beat it with the very best of you!! I'm back to eating evrything I can get my hands on. Can actually drink coffee or milk without clearing my throat the last couple of days, yay!! Some things still get hung up & make me cough, but being able to eat again has done so much for my attitude. I've actually put on a few pounds! It's amazing how the body adapts to so much change, ie:2/3rds of tongue gone! I am ready, so bring it on!! I hope I can stay this positive for a while & everyone else too. My heart goes out to all who have been touched by this disease. It certainly has changed me. I hope I can find a path through this that will lead me to a full life!