After 41 hits, the last on Jan 23,2k4, I still cannot swallow because of scar tissue. The more I learn the more I see I may never swallow again because of the severity of tissue burn. Giving up my Larynx and repairing my esophagus is even out of the question, as per Shock Trauma ENT Surgeons. Burnt tissue will not heal and more complications will unfold so anyone having "ANY RADIATION" best be informed about the amount and consequences. WARNING, stay away from the Greenbelt Radiation Center, Greenbelt MD and Dr. Lawrence Shombert because he does not care about the individual,only killing the symptom. If you want to live in hell, go see him and he'll welcome you into his web of deceiving lies.