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Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 945 | Hi, Molly -
you noted "because his mouth and tongue burn upon contact with food."
Please have the doctors see if part of the problem may be Candidiasis (thrush). My husband still has issues with this 1 year post treatment, and will get another batch of anti-fungal lozenges tomorrow. The fungus makes his mouth more sore/burny. Good luck to you and your dad.
CG to husband - SCC Tonsil T1N2M0 HPV+ Never Smoker
First symptoms 7/2010, DX 12/2010
TX 40 IRMT (1.8 gy) + 10 Cetuximab
PET Scans 6/2011 + 3/2012 clear, 5 year physical exam clear; chest CT's clear of cancer. On thyroid pills. Life is good.
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