[Im a newbie and worried about mom's throat pain]

I thought I'd add a little about us. I am 31, have 2 sons (ages 2 and 4) and live close to mom. Mom is only 49 and will turn 50 in July. We found out about the suspicion of lung cancer while away in Tennessee for a girl's weekend getaway-what a shocker!

Thanks, Lori

[Im a newbie and worried about mom's throat pain]

I have been reading these posts for weeks now and have prayed for many of you and your families. Fall54, the loss of your brother made me cry and I hope that you are doing well.

I have a question. Mom has been taking radiation treatments for about a month and a half now and she has had throat pain, but this weekend she couldn't even eat ice cream. She drinks that stuff that is supposed to numb her enough to be able to swallow, but this weekend has me very concerned. Is this normal? Should she be doing something different?

Thanks for any replies.

Lori