Hello, Charlie. I too had tonsil cancer treated by rad and chemo. My tx ended mar 20, 2008. So far my taste is still pretty messed up. My sweet toothe has returned so I can eat things like ice cream and fresh ripe fruit but not muach else. I'm told my salivary glands may not come back at all so, everything will have to be washed down with plenty of water. Shortly after tx ended, I came down with shingles which I was told is a common problem because the immune system has taken such a hit. I also had to go to a speech therapist to work on my ability to swallow. Other than that, my energy level is getting back up, gaining a little of the weight I lost and am back to work full time. Good luck to you. Everyone's experience is different.