I will go with what Eric said but change it ever so slightly, lol. Now remember, everyone is different, and I experienced far worse side effects and issues then most, and not being dramatic, lol.

I had eating problems and also trouble with the feeding tube.


I think all of my issues, well after the mouth sore issues, were mainly caused by the inability to stay hydrated and get in the calories I needed.

Everyone is different and I wished i had the experience some others had. I guess the biggest point i am trying to make, try your best to stay hydrated and get in as many calories as possible!

Best of luck!


25/female at diagnosis
Dx;stage 3 SCC tongue 03/25/2010
Surgery 04/13/2010
Trach,ng tube, peg feeding tube
Hemiglossectomy, right side neck dissection, 40 lymph nodes removed. Free-Flap transplant to tongue.
30 rounds IMRT ended July 15,2010