Official treatment is done. I had my 35th Radiation treatment today. Now the slow process of healing can begin. I have lost a lot of weight but did not need a feeding tube. My taste is 95% gone and am daily pain(throat) even with heavy meds. My recovery will be slow. They told me to expect 6-8 weeks before I start feeling better, with probably 2-3 more weeks of throat pain. Taste is the last to come back with up to 3-6 months before that comes back. I would like to thank the many people who have stood by my side, supported my family, and have kept me and my family in prayer. It has been a very tough, as I was not able to teach for the last six weeks of school, my son is graduating high school/college, and my care has been intense. I had all my treatment out of town, which added many hours of travel. All the positive thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt comments/actions have made a difference. I am now going to focus on a slow recovery at home and dream of when I can taste real food again.