I am 11 weeks out of treatment and still not swallowing food. Mucositus (Brown Goo) is a real problem, I sometimes have coughing/hacking episodes but it is difficult getting this goo up...Anyone have an Idea when I can look for relief.....


Stage 3, T3,N1,M0,SCC, Base of Tongue. No Surgery, Radiationx39, Chemo, Taxol & Carboplatin Weekly 8 Treatments 2004. Age 60. Recurrence 2/06, SCC, Chest & Neck (Sub clavean), Remission 8/06. Recurrence SCC 12/10/06 Chest.