Hello, Lori, I am another who had tonsil scc met to 2 nodes. I had 7 weeks of rad with weekly chemo. If your husband has a feeding tube as is likely, get the ensure going down that. He won't have to worry about the taste. Once therapy begins, sense of taste will change drastically. What he can expect is that a mesh mask will fitted over his face to make a snug fit and hold his head still for radiation. I found it a very good idea to take valium before each treatment as mine laste about 20-25 minutes which is an eternity when your head is immobilized. Also, take any relaxing music cd's he might like. They should have a player. Take nausea meds as directed for chemo. For me, the nausea hit axactly 2 dqays after chemo ttx. Twice my wife took me in for hydration therapy because I couldn't even keep water down. Like me, your husband is lucky to have a wife who pays attention to what goes on. It can totally overwhelm the patient so, if not for Linda taking note the whole time, I would have been lost. My tx ended march 22 and in sept I was declared cancer free. Best of luck to you both, be strong.