Hi Maureen, Yes he should probably have it checked, but try not to worry, I get the same feeling from time to time and checks find nothing. I believe it is dryness related and possibly because of side effects from treatments. Of course the more you think about it the worse it feels.

Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.