Hi Hank,

Everyone recovery is different. I was on feeding tube until 9 mo. after treatment was finished.

I started eating small things at 3 to 4 months after treatment. Jell-o, pudding, oat meal, things like that. I did not feel hungry but would try. I was able to start tasting salt, and sweets about that time.?? I really do not remember. I lost total 38 lbs. Which didn't hurt me one bit!! smile

I still stay away from anything spicy. With Dry mouth it hurts a lot!! I have some saliva, but would like more!! I use all the Biotene products for Dry mouth. Good Stuff.

My Voice is still bad. I sound like a old whiskey drinker from the old west. smile Thank God I do not sing!! It is from having dry mouth and not enough moister in the air.

Take care and best to you on your recovery.
Diane

2004 SCC R.tip 1/4 tongue Oct. 2005 R. Neck SCC cancer/Chemo Cisplatin 2x/8wks. Rad. Removed Jugular vein, Lymph gland & some neck muscle. TX finished 1/20/06... B.Cancer 3/29/07 Finished 6/07 Bi-op 7/15/09 SCC in-situ, laser surgery removed from 1st. sight. Right jaw replacement 11/3/14. 9 yrs cancer free as of Jan. 2015