Hi all, just an update....yesterday was day 19 of radiation and Monday we will delve into the second round of chemo. I am happy to say that other than the eating problems things seem to have leveled off. We definitely have our good and bad days and I am learning that just because one day is terrible doesn't mean the next one will be as bad. He took off the pain patch this morning and says he actually feels better without it. He said it made him feel too dizzy. So we may ask to doctor for something else to try. He is not getting all of the calories he needs and it is a point of contention with us. I try to remind him he needs to eat and he gets frustrated because nothing tastes good. He gets hungry and things sound good, but a few bites and he can't eat anymore because of the taste. He did say he may use the tube tonight to get some more calories. He is doing fairly well drinking water!! I can't say enough how glad I am to have found this forum!!! You are wonderful!!

Does anyone know if over the counter meds (throat sprays) can be used? We asked the nurse at radiation and she said as long as there is no alcohol in it. Has anyone tried using them?