My whole treatment lasted for 7 weeks and I remember the side effects started getting worse when I was in week 5 when my neck was burnt and swallowing had become a big problem. I even suffered from high fever and was finally admitted to hospital for 3 weeks.I am not sure at what time I faced the worst situation but I agree with Minniea that side effects are accumulative and can be working even after a few years of remission. That may sound scary but people who have intensive radiation are likely to experience this. Yet, I also believe that everyone's experience is unique and some can be luckier than others. We are here to share our own experience and it is important that when reading the posts here, members understand that what apply to others may not necessarily apply to them. For instance, some think that inserting a PEG is a walk in the park but some may think the opposite. I won't comment here as I never had one.

Karen