My 79 year old father has 2 more days of radiation for level 4 base of tongue. He's doing so well and even still drinking some. Got a little dinner down last night.He has not started the patch yet but we'll most likely start that this weekend as he's on a regular dose for pain relief. He has not voiced one complaint through this whole thing. We ring the bell on Monday. (A tradition at Anderson for those who have finished radiation) Hang in there!