adding to Amy's comments some people do recover rather quickly I noticed marked improvement in swallowing in one week. That said, I also had fatigue for many months. As Amy has said, look back each week and you will notice change for the better

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.