@josk I, too, am a survivor from 2006 and avoid restaurants simply because of how slow I have to eat. Dry food is a chore, so I prefer dishes with gravy or sauces when possible, and lots of water. I've become accustomed to the side effects and see them as minor inconveniences for the most part. I'll reiterate this here for those who've made it for a few years. Radiation keeps on giving long past the treatment. The neck blood vessels can be affected years later to the point that it is difficult for the body to regulate blood pressure. It's called Baroreflex failure. Everyone who has been through this should monitor their BP regularly, both seated, and reclined. Good luck