It's called neoadjunct therapy, which is not new, or may even be considered as chemoprevention, I'm hearing more having this done after thier initial treatments. Lots of things factor in with eating solids again. One time it took me 5 months, just from chemo, another was 7 weeks after radiation and then 3 weeks for my last. You just have to relearn what you can eat and taste, which may take time. Good luck.