Lisa,

I know you're new but you should really start your own post rather than coming in on an existing one as it allows readers to focus just on your questions.

It also helps if you include some information in your signature line so that responders get the overall picture before they respond.

I'm sorry that things have started to go downhill but it happens to about 90% of us during Tx. I would think that he needs at least 48 ozs of water and 2000 calories EACH AND EVERY DAY starting today. Don't let him slack off one day. That should be your goal as he probably won't care and will even resist your efforts but if you aren't successful it can and most likely will lead to further and serious complications.

Consider Carnation Instant Breakfast VHC. It has a whopping 560 cals in an 8 oz can. You must order it from your pharmacist (like Walgrens or CVS)even though you don't need a prescription.

Welcome to this site as it will become the best tool in your cancer fighting arsenal outside of your medical team.

David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.