Johnny . . . Have yet to see the first person say on this site that they didn't have this issue. . . just a matter of degree. My mouth was messed up badly after 2 weeks of radiaton - food tasted metallic or like paper mache ( sp? ). Now 7 months out, I can taste most foods but lots of room for improvement and particulary in the swallowing department. Seems like you have to be 12 to 18 months out from treatment to figure out where the "new" you is likely to be. I am encouraged to see that 100% recovery of taste buds posted. Best of luck to all on this matter.

Bill . . . SCC - originated in right tonsil, drifted into neck ( 28 lymph nodes removed - one positive ). Radical neck dissection in September 07, completed 34 radiation tx on January 4, 2008. Used Peg. Non smoker, 61, good shape, no previous health issues. Second year PET scan - "all clear".