Liz, the early onset of the side effects of rad are one thing and you've gotten good advice above. I want to address a different side of this issue and that is you. Helping Robin deal with this is going to be really tough on you. Here are some things that I believe will help. School yourself in what is going on in every step of his treatment.[the fact that you knew he was reacting badly early on to rad. is good]. The more you know what may happen, the quicker you can spot a problem and the better advocate you will be with his Docs. I don't know what your basis personality is, but mine was " genteel southern lady" before John was diagnosed. After his diagnosis, I learned to become a force to be reckoned with! You may have to insist on help,
push for pain meds, and most of all, learn to be stronger than Robin when it comes to insisting on nutrition and hydration. It is an awesome responsibility to be the caregiver to a loved one with this kind of cancer. The treatment is hard, frustrating and scary. You are going to need to be very strong and very "in the know" to help him as you want to. Keep posting, keep on the Docs and try to keep yourself well and as balanced as possible.[Yeah, I know that last part is imposible] Amy in the Ozarks