I'm 3 days shy of two years cancer free and still have minor issues. When I get choked it's usually right after doing something stupid like a huge bite, no water (or beer) or getting cocky and trying to eat something I KNOW will give me trouble. Two things that have helped are what I call the weight lifters swallow: breathe in and then swallow overly hard like you're forcing something down. Also a slight turn of the head to one side sometimes helps.

Good luck and keep fighting!!


Dx March 2011 via FNA (49 yrs old)
SCC BoT
HPV+ exact strain unknown
Stage IVa T3N2cM0
Cisplatin x 3, IMRT x 40 (7267 cGy)
One node removed post-treatment (rad dmg)
Clean PET 10/28/11
Swallow therapy