I too had 35 radiation treatments for HPV positive tonsil cancer at stage 1. I completed my treatment Jan 17, 2025. During treatment I became so weak from not eating, my doctor decided I needed a feeding tube. I had the feeding tube in for three months before it was removed. I started by drinking protein shakes every day.
I slowly added foods that would go down “easy”. I eventually got to the point that I could eat regular food however it takes me longer to eat a meal. Were you given any neck stretch exercises? I found the neck stretch exercises helped get my muscles back to the point I could swallow solid food.
It’ll take a while for your taste buds to return. I still don’t think all my taste buds are back to normal, but I continue to eat regardless to keep up my strength. I was recently diagnosed with CIC sarcoma and I’m waiting on what my treatment plan will be in the meantime I continue to force myself to eat in preparation for the treatment I will receive for my recent cancer diagnosis.
Did they recommend fluoride toothpaste and or fluoride trays?