Thanks to all of you for the great information. This has been really helpful and it sounds like the PT can make a big difference with his neck tightness. He really hasn't been taking that much pain medication, and it does seem to really help that noose feeling when he does. He hasn't mentioned it today and I think its because he took the pain meds.

Shelley, thanks for the encouragement. I've been acting as Jerry's patient advocate and going to all his main appointments, etc. with him. I've done a lot of research, try to make sure we understand treatment options, and that he's getting the best kind of treatment. We've become closer than ever through this experience.

Kirk, he did get the peg a week before the radiation started. Its only a week and a half into radiation. So far, all he is experiencing regarding radiation is a little queasiness. No one had mentioned that would be a problem so we were a little surprised by that. They told us about all the other stuff yet to come, but not that.

Fran, it looks like you and my husband had surgery at about the same time. Hope everything continues to improve for you.


Sincerely,
Connie