Linda,

Nelie is right -- you can frequently have a delayed reaction as the cumulative effects of radiation build up in your system. I had similar experiences where a change in appearance or sensation in my mouth would occur over the weekend, and for me the distortion of taste buds was one of the early warning signs.

Cathy

Tongue SCC (T2M0N0), poorly differentiated, diagnosed 3/89, partial glossectomy and neck dissection 4/89, radiation from early June to late August 1989