Hello everyone.......My father finished 35 treatments in May for tonsil cancer and is still unable to eat. He is still in pain and food/drinks have a horrible metallic taste to him. He is forcing down 4 high calorie shakes a day, but is losing weight. He is 71 years old and can't afford to lose anymore. He is determined not to get a feeding tube at this stage of the game.

Is it unusual for him to still be experiencing so much discomfort 3 months post radiation?? We have read about patients being able to eat a few weeks after the treatment, but he is struggling even to get down the shakes and a little broth. He has a doctor's appt. this week, so we will get more info then, but we would like to know if anyone else has had similar experiences. Prayers to everyone and their families...........