Welcome to OCF. Yes others have been thru this too. Its not too common but I have seen it discussed here before.

Since you just finished your treatments a short time ago you still have a long way until you are fully recovered. A complete recovery can take 2 full years. Most patients are doing much better about 3-4 weeks post rads. There will be noticeable improvements in your sense of taste and fatigue in the first 3-6 months post rads. Best thing you can do to help your body rebuild itself is to focus on your intake. Every single day for at least the first year take in a minimum of 2500 calories and 48-64 oz of water. If you can push more in thats even better and can only help make your recovery easier.

Best wishes!

Christine
SCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44
2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07
-65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr
Clear PET 1/08
4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I
surg 4/16/08 clr marg
215 HBO dives
3/09 teeth out, trismus
7/2/09 recur, Stg IV
8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy
3wks medicly inducd coma
2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit
PICC line IV antibx 8 mo
10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg
OC 3x in 3 years
very happy to be alive smile