I have now completed 21 of 33 IMRT Rads (66 Gray) with a fairly wide field (was readjusted after 3 rads). My beard and mustache are gone, my neck/mouth are red from the radiation, I have a dry mouth and when I swallow I have a scratchy feeling. There are a few mouth sores but they seem to be healing. Of course there is no taste.
This seems quite strange since I was expecting a lot more serious side effects. My gums which were very sensitive are, beside the fact that they are whitish now, nearly normal and brushing teeth is nearly normal. I think that overall, I felt worse a week ago. I am using Biotene toothpaste and mouth wash, used to rinse with oral magic priot to brushing. Over a day I may take 10mg of oxycodone (regular dose is 5-20mg every 3h).
All of this seems very strange to me, and reading the experiences makes feel both guilty and uneasy. The latter because I am expecting the other shoe to drop (side effects) and also because I wonder how effective the treatment is, if there is so little collateral dammage. ..... paranoia! In a way I rather be more miserable at least that way things would be more "normal" which is crazy too.

Experiences anyone?

Thank you.

Markus