Hi Marina,

Sorry you and your husband are having to deal with this. What a lot with young kids and one on the way. I agree with Amy, a peg tube would be a great option to help with the nutrition. My husband did not have one, it was rough...at one point he required daily IV hydration. And, for various reasons we had a couple unscheduled visits to the ER. I thought it was hard and my kids were a little older.

My husband did loose his voice for several weeks. I think that varies person to person. Some people get hit hard with side effects, others do relatively well.

But, at the time when they were wondering if my husband might need a PEG (post treatment) he was so sick that it would have been traumatic, vs. having one put in when he was feeling well prior to treatment.

I will be thinking of you and your family.