Has anyone recovered from tongue cancer but still struggle with eating and speak...

I had treatment for oropharyngeal cancer, tonsillar cancer. 7 weeks of once a week chemo, and 7weeks 5days a week radiation. Been 7 months I'm still healing.

Best of luck with your recovery

Hi Joe I have 3 friends tongue cancer survivors ranging from 10 years to 3 years and although speech improved the sense of taste has not

Thx Carole

James Cox. I am 6 weeks after and still have mucusitis. Tongue sore. Still can't swallow. Any thoughts

Hey . Still can't sleep all night because of mucusitis.

Hey Joe, I had the same treatment. 6 weeks . Still have mucusitis. Still can't swallow. Thank God for feeding tube and my wife. I try everyday to swallow. I guess this is a marathon

I mean I have been finished 6 weeks.

Sleeping is difficult. Any suggestions

Sleeping in recliner. Spitting is about every 20 minutes.

Has anyone had success with gargling with warm water baking soda salt

Does feel like there mouth is shrinking and is sore?

My swallowing is getting better, 7 months since the end of treatment. The thick saliva lasted several months. Much better now,but still an issue

Thank you, James. Did you gargle with baking soda, warm water? Does it work? I still can't swallow, a little bit of water, my jaws are sore, feel like my mouth is shrinking.

Did/do you have feeding tube?

Todd, the only thing that helped me when i had mucositis was warm water with baking soda and salt. I hope you feel better.

Thank you

Dealing with ongoing eating, swallowing, and speech challenges after radiation treatment is something many survivors in this community have experienced. These lasting effects from treatment can be incredibly frustrating, but connecting with others who understand this journey can provide valuable support and practical tips for managing daily life.