I had Tongue and Neck Lymph node SCC HPV cancer. 58 years old. I had TORS surgery and then 6 weeks of radiation to clean up any cancer. I drove myself to all 30 appointments an hour away. Yes it was tiring but I managed OK. Also, I understand alot of people go on a feeding tube but I did not want to go that route if I could help it. I could hardly eat anything during treatment. I lived on creamy mashed potatoes with butter. Cottage cheese. Egg’s anyway cooked, peanut butter and jelly , banana , power shakes with powdered supplements and boost , apple sauce, baby food jars, soups and noodles, Boost/ ensure cans pack a lot of good calories. I had to FORCE myself to eat and It would take along time to nurse the food down. I did manage to stay off the feeding tube. After about 3 months from completing the radiation I was about 70% back to normal. 16 months as of today I am about 90% back. You CAN do this! Swallowing with basically the worst case of Strep throat you can ever have is not pleasant but I would take a Oxy pain pill once a day and time the full effect of that to eat a good dinner. It was very easy for me to stop the pill when I didnt need it to help eat. Trust in your Faith and I wish you well. God Bless.