Doborah - He really is in the hardest part right now. Pain should be managed with good oncology. If he is hurting, he should be talking to his doc about it. Suffering is optional.

There are many things to help control nausea. If he is vomiting, he is losing fluids. Getting dehydrated is the very worst thing to do. The slogan in our chemo room was "double your fluids, halve your symptoms" and it truly is true. It has nothing to do with being thirsty - think of the water as a drug. Ask how much he should be taking - you'll be surprised how much! (For me it was 3 liters per day!!)

I had to get over 2600 calories per day - just to have the strength to get out of bed and go to the clinic. Please give some thought to LOTS more water, and lots more calories. The water will help the most. Be strong. You guys can do it. Tom