I remember the feeling, ladyjoe! When my son was at that stage I was absolutely thrilled the first time he actually ate two noodles along with his chicken broth!! It does get better and better. I'm so happy for you both!

Hey yall,

I just noticed that yall wanted me to follow up. I am bad about not paying attention, just ask my wife. I sat in the ER until 3am just fort hem to write me a script for Clyndamycin. The swelling is still there alittle and I am still having trouble swallowing. I just dont get it, I was eating about whatever I wanted and the all of a sudden..bang..my throat seems to not want to let anything pass other than soups and stuff like that. Oh well, I geuss it will subside soon enough.

Im glad to hear that your husband is doing better LJ.

We got our pet scan results back today. The cancer is gone from his nasal areas. Yea!!! They said around his larynx and throat it showed a flare up. They told us not to be concerned as it could be irratation from the rads, inflamation or infection. He is going tomorrow for a scope with his ent. So hoping its nothing. I've read so many on this forum not to get to nervous about the first pet scan. so I am hoping to take your advice. The RO doesn't want to see us for 3 months. So I am taking that as good sign.

BILLY: previously asked by me:
by the way...what area of SC are you from? You are in my prayers...Lois in NC

Went to ENT today for a throat scope. My hubby was a nervous wreck. But everything looked fine. The Dr. said it was inflamation that made the flare up on the pet scan which is very common and everthing else, voice box, larynx was clear. My husband just started to tear up and said "Dr. I really needed to hear some good news" Dr. said "I tip my hat off to you sir for going through such a brutal ordeal. but you made it to the other side"! Thank-you Lord. We came home and my husband asked for 2 soft boiled eggs and some bread. and he ate it all!

What great news, thanks for sharing! I'm glad your husband made it "to the other side" of treatments!

My husband is "in the middle" right now. He's about 1/2 way through and it's just starting to get really rough.

It's so encouraging to read your good news!!! I hope things continue to move in the right direction for you and your hubby!

Hang in there Margaret. The 1/2 way point is tough but you will make it through. This forum is a god-send. Praying for strength and courage for you both. LJ

Thanks for the prayers, LJ. Will prayer for continued healing for you and your hubby too.

Although I was an avid reader of this site since my husband was diagnosed, I still didn't think we'd hit the concrete wall so hard.

After the 2nd week of treatment, my hubby was able to take a short biz trip over the weekend. Now, he is in the middle of week 4 and it is an effort to get him to the hospital daily...or, to keep him awake long enough to get some fluids, calories or pills in him.

I am eager for all of this to be a memory. I am sure you are too.

All the best,

Margaret, my husband hit the wall 3 wks into treatment. It just happens so fast. He hasn't worked in 12 wks but is anxious to slowly start back. Does your hubby have a feeding tube? It really helps. We waited til wk 4 and by then he lost 27 lbs. Hydration is the key! If you would like to e-mail me check out my profile. I know and understand what you are going through. Remember to take care of yourself too. I ended up in the ER with an anxiety attack that I thought mite be a heart attack half way thorough this ordeal. So many emotions to deal with, anger, feeling sorry for my self, worry and just plain being scared stiff. You wonder, will this ever be done with!! LJ

Hi LJ,

Our site won't let Dan have a feeding tube until medically necessary. After reading here, I did inquire about it multiple times before treatment.

Dan did have a spare 20 lbs on him and he's only down 10 so far, so I'm hoping he will make it through without one.

I push fluids and calories 24/7. Although, from what I understand, the 2nd half is much harder than the first. And, the first wasn