I'm new and not sure if I've figured out if I'm in the right place to post a new msg. I'm the mother of a 33 year old son with stage 2 scc of the tongue. 1/6 of tongue right side was removed plus several lymph nodes in the neck area. My son is in radiation therapy having completed 9 days. He is having a lot of pain in the neck area. Is there anything to do about the sore throat which is now making it difficult for him to swallow or speak? He says it feels like gulping boiling water and a scalded feeling. Thanks so much for any help or advice.