Thanks Carol, I have so many questions... How long will I have to go around with a box of kleenex, when will the mucocitis ease? I have a peg and have lost 70lbs(luckily, I"bulked up" as my wife says, prior to tx). I am very weak and really don't feel like participating in family activities. I missed my sons entire soccer season and now am missing basketball, when will I get some strength back and want to be part of the family again? I start speech/swollow therapy in 2 days because I aspirate when swollowing. I'm a little depressed, my wife wants me to see our family psychologist but I feel like I should be able to handle things myself. Thanks again for all of everyones input, kindness and caring. Alan