Hi, Sue, and let me add my welcome. I hate to say it but you are right about what's ahead being harder than the chemo was. Radiation plays havoc with everything in the mouth and throat. Taste buds, salivary glands damage and swelling of the throat will make eating nearly impossible. I just passed my 1 year anniversary of the start of treatment and still can eat only soft and sweet foods such as ice cream, jello and ripe fresh fruits. Ensure plus is my main source of nourishment still. Get your hubby to eat everything he can while he can. Best of luck to you both.

David R. 65 yr old male non-smoker, light drinker, stage 3 or 4, depending on which doc you ask, scc rt. tonsil, 2 nodes, 7 weeks radiation and chemo. No surgery. Teatment ended 3/20/08. PET scan 8/08 showed no cancer.
And now, as of oct, 2010, caregiver to wife, Linda, with breast cancer.
May, 2013, Linda diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. Enuf already.