I noticed my first imporovement in my saliva (and taste as I believe they go hand n hand) at 4 months, then more at 5 months, then status quo until a huge improvement at 14 months and finally a tad more at 24 months. I estimate I am back to 90% pre Tx but there is no way to really tell as you quickly forget what 100% was like. I can eat or drink ANYTHING so just be patient and give yourself those 2 years and see where you end up.

David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.