The actual radiation process was the worst for me. Luckily, I didn't experience any extreme side effects. Food taste changes and sensitivity to spicy and hot foods was the lingering effect.

Left lateral tounge squamous cell carcinoma. 30% tounge removed and neck disection Dec 2009. Tumor was stage 3, nodule count out of 32 samples was zero (T-3/N-0). Radiation theraphy.