I am about 8 weeks out after my last radiation. The good news is that the tumors appear to be gone. The terrible thick mucous has been replaced by a more tolerable "foam". Taste is beginning to come back (a relief) but I am still having difficulty eating regular foods because I essentially have no saliva. Taking swigs of water as I chew helps, as does choosing foods with high moisture content of their own.

Also, I cannot eat some items because they burn my tongue, e.g. carbonated beverages, tomato sauces, mayonnaise, and even a few things that are not carbonated or acidic. It seems to affect the edges of my tongue more than the center.

I am wondering when the saliva began to come back for others, and when the burning began to go away? Thanks.