Hi champ . I just went through a similar situation and chemo and radiation work hand in hand . I didn't have any problems with the targeted chemo but the radiation is extreme . As one of the other gentlemen said , unless he is already heavy , get him fattened up . By week 5 of radiation you really don't want to eat so the weight just falls of . This will go on for approximately 6 weeks after week 5 . Taste buds become null . Nothing tastes like it should and you tend to live on a liquid diet . For me , i didnt want a peg , so i forced myself to eat and got through it . Hope this helps and if you need more info let me know . Vinnie ... View more

I had stage 1 tonsil cancer in May of 2018. I didn't have surgery, but I did have the 3 chemo/ 35 radiation standard plan that they give. My side effects are nothing like yours. I am 147 days past radiation. My dry mouth is getting better. My taste has returned for the most part. Some things still don't taste right. I do have constant ringing in my ears, and I am now experiencing neck pain and stiffness. ... View more

Thanks Shane . Yes its a really strange nasty one . I hadn't been with anyone else besides my wife for over 28 yrs so it was a big suprise to me. I see you are into  kayaking . I too enjoy being out on the sea in one . Stay healthy and get into your fitness . Thanks for the link and stay positive . Vinnie  ... View more