I'm new here. My husband, Phil, is the patient and I am having "culinary adventures" every night trying to find what he can tolerate. He had a tumor removed from his tongue in May 2012 with clear margins and no cancer in lymph nodes. In November a new one showed up. Due to insurance issues he didn't start treatment until late January. He's getting Erbitux infusions plus daily radiation.

I've read a bit here and so appreciate the input! I apologize if my questions are repeats. Salty, acidic and of course spicy foods are off limits plus anything dry or bumpy. Oddly, he can tolerate things with cheese and salted butter, but nothing if we add a bit of salt ourselves.

I am wondering if potassium salt substitute has the same stinging effect as salt. Every fruit he has tried burns. I have not tried stewing prunes yet, so maybe that will work. It can't hurt with gastric issues, either! smile

Thank you!
Lori

Lori, wife of Phil, 54
Phil's data:
SCC dx spring 2012 right side of tongue, stage 1
Tumor removed from tongue and lymph nodes in neck 5/12
ALL margins clean, ALL lymph nodes clean
SCC near 1st tumor stage 1 dx 11/12
Erbitux infusions and rad began 1/28/13
No known cause of cancer