OK...THREE weeks down of double rads plus chemo. That 30 rad treatments. Guessing about 15 to go there. Seemed to have zipped by so far.

Still able to drive myself to treatments twice a day (about 60 miles roundtrip) no problem at all so far. But, then again, have had no real major pain issues so not taking anything real serious for that. I do NOT want to do this from hospital and will make every effort to keep it this way.

Food still tastes so bad...just don't want to eat. Forcing down about 3 Scandishakes a day (which is better than trying to get down TWICE the amount of Ensure or Boosts). To me so far, this is most depressing part of this thing is that I can't enjoy ANY food at all. I sure hope this solves itself down the road. This liquid diet thing can get pretty darn boring. Weird thing is I should be 'hungury' you would think. Just not. My poor stomach must be the size of a postal stamp by now???

Staying extra HYDRATED thru the port with the stuff (about a liter a day) 'home care medical provider' has set me up with. Very easy and highly recommended. At least I can feel secure that I'm getting the minimum probably needed in that area and any water I can drink during the day is a bonus.

One WEIRD thing that has happened is one morning I got up and the 'balls of my feet' were really sore (and still are)???? Guessing the good old 5FU had something to do with that?? Anybody else experience this? Anything to be worried about. Will it go away soon?

The mucus thing comes and goes still. I'm thinking the Mucinex Tabs I'm taking twice a day (12 hr release stuff) is really helping keep it in check a bit.

Getting a real nice sunburn in neck area for sure. Trying to keep it coated using Aquaphor after 2nd rad treatment each day and on off week. Nothing really bad, no peeling, or major sores yet.

The burning lip thing seems to be getting better or I'm getting better at taking care of it. Every time after sleeping it's a routine to get lips back in shape a bit with some care.

All in all....feel lucky so far I've avoided some of the issues I've seen posted on here like the Nausea and Pain that some have experienced at this stage. KNOCK ON WOOD!!!!!

Now for the 'off' week and see what fun stuff that brings.