Hi Sandy Scott,

I'm 29 fractions into my radiotherapy (RT) and I also have an odd taste, I produce so much saliva and it's quite thick and yes, there is an odour to it. It's part of your body trying to heal the affected area in your mouth. Whilst everyone is unique in their own experiences, there are many similarities along the way. It'll probably get worse before it gets better with regards to saliva production.Mine has got thicker and sometimes hits my gag reflex, which has not been pretty. Most people experience a reduction in the production of mucus a few weeks after RT has finished. Apparently there is also the experience of no saliva production at some point once RT has finished.

Speech issues. Well I've had a radial forearm free flap tongue reconstruction to replace most of my tongue. I have a severe speech impediment which I am trying to improve by using tongue twisters, singing to my favourite songs and reciting the alphabet. It has helped me a lot.

Your mouth is pretty swllen on the inside from surgery and RT that this could be one of the reasons as to why your upper right teeth now rest against the inner portion of your cheek and rub up and down the cheek. We are not Dr's and can only make suggestions from our own experiences.

As for your leg hurting and not healing, you're 10 weeks post surgery, rest to let your body heal. It's been through huge trauma. If you are worried then you'll have to keep prodding your surgeon (or specialist) to get answers.