Into the first week of R-N-R after radiation/chemo treatment and recovery seems worse than during treatment. There will probably no signs of significant change for another week or two. Thanks to Sandy at Bel-Air for the fund raiser. Steve's cost for his food supplement runs about $350 to $400 per month (this is not covered by insurance) so the extra funds will be put to good use.

Final week of radiation/chemo and not too soon. Radiation treatments results in fatigue and radiation burns which really zap the energy level. The burns make it very difficult to swallow or get anything down orally. The liquid feeding was increased to allow for more calories and hydration. The month of no treatments will be a welcome rest and recuperation.