My husband was diagnosed in June 04 with Stage IV right tonsil (T2N2bM0) SCC. He has not been able to have solid food since he began chemo/radiation. He claims that his lack of saliva and the weird textures make it impossible for him to have anything except Ensure and the like. It's hard for me to watch him drinking nothing but those for a year and a half. He won't eat soup (says he doesn't like any kinds), though he'll occasionally drink juice. It's all just more sugar, in my opinion, and not good for his health. Has anyone else taken this long to be able to eat ANY solid food?