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@cskippy My cancer was tonsil cancer 20 years ago and over the years I have had numerous side effects. I am now on a feeding tube and have been since July 2024 because of aspiration pneumonia caused by swallowing issues. I've been eating nothing by mouth since April of this year. Lately I have been getting an acid taste in my mouth and it worries me as it seems I may have reflux while feeding and it might ruin my teeth. My speech has been effected and I notice my tongue doesn't work as well especially in the back. I have been given exercises that help a little. But my throat seems to be closing up back there. The dry mouth has caused gum recession too!

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I can resonate with your post. Radiation is the gift that keeps on giving. Argh. I take xylimelts for dry mouth and they are worth a try.