Petey,

You are one of the most compassionate people that has come to this forum since I have been here. I hope that your family comes around someday and they realize what a wonderful human being you have become. Your alcohol addiction made you what you were and cancer has made you what you are today. It is their loss and our gain!

I wouldn't wait until your next appointment to tell the doc about your lumps. I would be at his office first thing tomorrow. None of us know what is going on in your neck, but I'm sure it is important to know before the radiation is started. The planned treatment may have to be changed based on the outcome of checking your neck.

Jerry