Mickey
I am about 2 1/2 weeks out of treatment and dealing with the same problems as you. I am really becoming concerned with forgetting how to swallow. Up until last week I had done well with eating at least a little everyday. Last Tue I caught a case of the muccousis and coughing fits and have just give up it seems. I've not had solid food since last Sun. I've tried to eat several times. It seems as though I've created these pockets in my throat. Food will go down so far and pack itself into the pockets. I can chase it with water ect... but eventually I will just cough it up.

Yes I've noticed the smell thing also. Strange things. I can't say I've gained any taste at all.

Hope you keep doing well.

Age 35, Former smoker/drinker HPV+
Ear Ache 5/12
GP for ear ache 6/18
ENT for ear ache 7/12
CT shows cancer 7/12
Biopsy 8/12
diagnosed SCC
Base of tongue right side
Barely crossed midline
Nodes involved
PEG 9/12
35 IMRT start Sept 6th
Cisplastin x3 1 down 2 to go