I am 31 days out of radiation for tumor on the base of my tongue, and I still have a sore throat. I can swallow solid food, but it is not comfortable. There is one spot that is still very sore. Any idea how long this might continue? Am I being impatient? Could I be doing more harm than good by trying to eat regular food? My doctor says everything looks OK, but it doesn't feel OK. Info and reassurance both appreciated.

I'm 5 months out and the side of my throat that got the most radiation is still a little sore.

My throat is also still somewhat restricted (I was gagging regularly on calcium pills a week or so ago, so I stopped taking them).


My throat got worse for me for a few weeks after treatment ended, so hang tight, it will get better.

Best wishes,

Chris

I think being able to swallow solid food 31 days later is good! My mom has BOT cancer too and is 9-10 weeks past rad tx and still does not even swallow much water let alone eat. Sounds like your recovery is going well, although I am sure it seems like it is taking too long it sounds to me like you are ahead of the pack on recovery. Hang in there!

Hey, Popster- give yourself a big pat on the back for swallowing real food 31 days out of rad tx.!!
You are doing really well. So don't push--don't choose foods that might irritate your throat- go slow and easy with what might work. If you had something simple like a tonsilectomy, you would be on icecream and pudding for quite a while- Take lots of time to heal- you deserve that. Amy in the Ozarks