Susan; The condition is called dysphagia, and is generally caused by scar tissue and or a mal shaped epiglotis. I have been unable to swallow liquids since getting out of treatment for my original tumor in jun 04. Mine cannot be fixed with therapy, so I will have a PEG until I die. Good luck and I hope therapy helps you and you can find a good dysphagia clinic.
Darrell


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.