Hi there, I've been absent for awhile, but I finally have good news about my husband. He had long term side effects from radiation that I thought would never resolve. He received radiation for ca of the tongue. The side effects he had were beyond what would normally be found as it took till the end of December before he could finally eat. Three feeding tubes, mult. infections/hospitalizations and a weight loss of 50lbs later, I'm happy to say that he is gaining weight, is working part time and is looking healthy for the first time in a very long time. My message is yes, there are many side effects and no two pt.s are alike but dispite all the trials and sleepless nights, things eventually do get better. He tastes things, has limited salivary function, and has finally rid of the blisters in his mouth and throat. Persistance, hope and prayer got me thru so that I could take care of him and get him to a point where he is now. Never give up hope. Although his was at the extreme end of the spectrum, there is a silver lining. Good luck and God be with you. Rolanda