I was diagnosed and treated in 2008. I received 33 radiation and 6 chemo treatments. I have swallowing difficulties which hit me sometime after the 10 year mark. I do avoid some foods at this point (rice is the biggest culprit), but pretty much eat everything (with care). I need more liquid to pass food, chew a lot longer and it sometimes takes be twice as long to finish a meal. I've also learned that eating and talking are kind of opposing forces at this point.

In saying this, all is good after 17 years.

I suggest you look on the web for swallowing exercises and start now. The effect of radiation builds over time, so exercises and preventive therapies will most likely help.

Be well.