Barbara,

Regarding your question about pillows -- I actually didn't have much neck pain until the past couple of years (a LONG time after my treatment, but my oncologist still thinks it may be an after-effect of the radiation). After some trial and error, I found that a memory foam pillow on top of a regular pillow was what I needed to prop up my head enough to give my neck the right kind of support. I also ended up having to have a nerve conduction study (which showed some upper spine problems, for which my doctor prescribed physical therapy).

Cathy