David has been doing so much better. energy better. Still muddling through pain in throat and mouth. He has swelling though around his neck with Fluid. The fluid/water according to RO and ENT is part of healing. But he has an abundant anount it seems. The fluid seem to gather in area of neck in front under his chin. It seems to pool there but yesterday and last night it was huge. This AM seems a little better not so much but I am wondering who else has experienced this. He is 10 weeks post Radiation and Chemo. He has had some slight swelling the whole time but now seems like alot more retention of fluid(water). It actaully looked like he swallowed a small water ballon and it was stuck in his neck. Little humor..He is still unable to swallow even pudding. He is trying everyday though to eat something by mouth. Could trying to eat be adding to swelling????

He has also had slight fever all week very low grade no higher than 100. He is normally around 97.8 - 98.2 Motrin seems to be keeping that in line. But it has been there all week. I spoke to RO nurse on Monday she spoke to RO and no antibiotics. Just Motrin.. Any body else

Anyone else? Any suggestions or input is always so helpful.


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