Well I had IMRT to my larynx, not my actual oral cavity, so that could explain some of the recovery difference as my oral cavity was not as effected as yours would be. I did have chemo and rads both however. So I don't know, everyone heals differently. Hang in there Patrick.

Dx: 3/11 Stage III glottic laryngeal SCC HPV 16+ Tx Start: 7/18/11 chemoradiation 7wks - Tomotherapy IMRT x 34 / Cisplatin x 7 Tx End:9/1/11]-[as of 1/20/12 - ALL CLEAR!]