Hi Eric

I also had IMRT to tongue, lymph nodes etc. RAD lasted about 7 weeks total, after week 6 had to take a week off, the pain was so bad I couldn't even get a can of Ensure down, they had to feed me through IV. I didn't have a PEG tube, and I would heartily recommend getting one put in if you haven't already.

After completion, I think it was about 3 weeks before I could do stuff like pasta. Another 3 weeks or so before I could do anything even closely resembling steak. Otherwise, it was stuff like soup, congee etc.

Other side effects, tiredness, etc, figure one month for each week of radiation, that's the rule of thumb we use here.

Hope this helps. Sounds like you are doing well, good luck.
Bob

SCC Tongue, stage IV diagnosed Sept, 2002, 1st radical neck dissection left side in Sept, followed by RAD/Chemo. Discovered spread to right side nodes March 2003, second radical neck dissection April, followed by more RAD/Chemo.