Ted,

After rereading your post, I am wondering if you have ever had your throat dilated? I have done mine once so far. I will need another one here soon, due to having problems again swallowing. It really makes a difference.

Hope this might be something that will help. Do look into it. It is an easy procedure. I think they refer to it as "Esophagus Dilation."

Take care,
Diane

2004 SCC R.tip 1/4 tongue Oct. 2005 R. Neck SCC cancer/Chemo Cisplatin 2x/8wks. Rad. Removed Jugular vein, Lymph gland & some neck muscle. TX finished 1/20/06... B.Cancer 3/29/07 Finished 6/07 Bi-op 7/15/09 SCC in-situ, laser surgery removed from 1st. sight. Right jaw replacement 11/3/14. 9 yrs cancer free as of Jan. 2015