I think it has to do with the "trap door" that blocks the airway not closing properly anymore. I usually have to clear my throat with an "ahem" after every drink I take. That's about it. Food I can't swallow at all.

Diagnosed 6/05. Stage III SCC of the oral tongue. Nodes showed negative upon biopsy. 7/25/05 started Chemo of Cisplatin & Erbitux & 30 IMRT Sessions + daily Ethyol. 12/9/05, 75% hemi-glossectomy. Recovering since.