Sue,

You didn't mention chemo as part of his Tx which is usually given concurrently with the rad in cases where there has already been nodal involvement. The chemo helps to set the cells up to be more effectively killed. Some say it adds 20 to 30% to the kill rate and with his cancer he needs all the ammo he can get the first go round as he may not get a second chance.

Make sure that you MAKE him consume 3000 cals a day and 48 ozs of water a day. Each and every day until months post Tx. Stay on top of his pain meds as there is no need for him to be in pain and watch his nausea. Above all visit this site as often as you want. There is a wealth of first hand knowledge available 24/7.

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.