Thanks for all the reassurances about tight mask! I've just finished my 7th day of radiation. No symptoms so far but met w/Doctor for my first of weekly visits. He said by this time next week I'd have blisters and begin the really painful part. What shocked me was that he said that around 4 weeks it peaks but that then it will be several months before we're talking about success. The tumor will still be there! He said because it is deep in my throat. How about you folks? Did all of this just continue after the radiation? Ugh. This is a wonderful forum. God bless everyone and thanks for all the comments.