I was diagnosed with T3, NO, MO squamous cell carcinoma at the base of my tongue. I have now completed 7 weeks of radiation and 3 chemo treatments with no more scheduled, so now I am on the mend. From your experience with similar cancer could you tell me:

1) How long will that sticky saliva feeling last in my mouth? Does it ever go away?

2) How long before my taste buds will likely come back and do they ever return to normal?

3) How long before the feeding tube can be removed and I can begin eating solid foods again?

4) Did your voice remain hoarse for some time and if yes how long before it returned to normal if ever?

5) Did you have problems sleeping at night due to the flem buildup in your throat waking you up to cough and spit it out?

Thanks for your comments.

Terry