I don't want to be that dark cloud but just remember that the 2 to 3 weeks FOLLOWING the end of radiation are usually the worse weeks of all. I only say this so if it happens you can be prepared for it AND you can "comfort" him by telling him all is normal.

I have said all along that the mental aspect of this cancer and treatment, etc is at least 50% of the battle and in my opinion regardless of how tough it gets, it's comforting to know that everybody else had the same tough time and the vast majority of us are here to bitch about it.

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.