I had also been given protein powder to add to my congee in every meal for 3 months after treatment. I didn't lose much weight and regained it within six months after treatment. I strongly believe that we are what we eat and I am very conscious about getting the right food. As for the pain along the tongue, I don't want to scare people here but I still have the slight pain along my right side of the tongue even though I am over 5 years in remission. The strange thing is it was the left side of my tongue that was heavily radiated, not the right side.Even my oncologist could not explain why but don't worry, most patients do not suffer such pain as a side effect. I am just the unlucky one! :rolleyes:

Karen