Al is currently at the treatment center with my sister. I think they are keeping him for about 3 hours for IV fluids. And radiation, of course. He was exhausted last night. He went for a good walk this morning and seemed to be feeling better. His neck isn't bothering him as much anymore. I keep checking to make sure he isn't running a fever. They said the Ethyol can cause a fever. It can also cause a rash, dehydration and nausea. However, it'll be worth it if it works and actually saves his salivary glands. He said his orange juice burned a little bit this morning. We were told that most things probably wouldn't hurt until 2 weeks into this. He has been rinsing his mouth with warm water, a teaspoon of baking soda and a pinch of salt. He wouldn't do that on his own, so I make sure to have it ready for him throughout the day. I'm also constantly pushing fluids on him. But, he is cooperating. He knows what he needs to do. He said he is practicing those swallow exercises too. Two more treatments and we'll be done with week 1.