My hubby was one of those who recovered rather quickly. Even though he received twice daily radiation (quoting RO..."brutal but effective and no way witout a PEG tube")and landed in the hospital at week 6 with fever/neutropenia, he bounced back starting the first week after txs and was totally off the PEG tube by week 3 following his last rad. Go figure. His status now at 6.5 weeks post treatments is almost normal other than taste is at about 50%, saliva is about 60%, and he gets lightheaded when arising from a stooped position. Please note that he is age 63...not old but certainly not young. One tough bird for sure...Deb