Michael: Thanks so much for asking. I'm keeping you in my prayers! She's having so, so many problems! A lot of it stems from her entire financial/no insurance problems. She started radiation on 7/28 and then had it again the next day. The following Monday she missed because she'd been struggling with a 10 day stomach virus and couldn't stop throwing up. I took her on Tuesday and she got a ride with another friend one other day. But all told - she missed three out of five treatments last week. Then she had to move out of her apartment over the weekend which was tough as she's been so sick. Anyway, she moved in with a friend and is feeling better so is now back on track with treatments. I think the radiation doc talked her out of the Amifostene as he said the salivary glands on the other side will probably not be affected. I hope he's right but as she's already been nauseous and can't afford to lose any more weight, I guess it's probably not the best thing for her anyway. Shawna - hope your dad gets to doing better. You are all absolutely amazing with your willingness to give and share information and your amazing bravery in fighting this disease! It's been truly life changing and enriching to read all the posts on this board.