Hello Rhonda, his sense of taste and appetite may take a while to return to normal. It is the radiation that causes this. Every person reacts differently and he need not worry. In the mean time, he can concentrate on things he can taste to help with eating. For example, eggs always tasted ok to me so I ate a lot of eggs. I helps that they can be prepared in a variety of ways. Also, non-hot spices can be really helpful to jazz up a dish that he can't taste well yet. Do some experimenting with tastes.

Just so you know how different we all respond, unlike Steve, I couldn't stand sweet things. The slightest sweetness was too much for me.

take care

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.