Congratulations to both of you for finishing the treatment!! Well done. It is a battle. I agree with Michael, the depression is a real possibility. And remember, depression isn't always about mood - it is sleep disturbance, appetite disturbance, lack of focus, short term memory glitches, AND maybe mood stuff - like sadness, fear, listlessness, agitation, impatience, etc. Its very hard to combat without meds, and the meds can take a while to start helping - so have a plan.

Hydration is the other huge issue. That pik line is a great way to get fluids into the system, so don't get it pulled too soon. It would be wonderful if the post radiation symptoms were minor, but don't count on it. Keep the rinses and pain meds close by. Pain is much easier to manage if you stay ahead of it. Getting behind and hurting is much harder to fix. And remember "vertical is good". Welcome to the ranks of survivors. Tom