@sophie411 This is a long and tortuous road for sure. I went through radiation/chemo in 2012, A family member is a few weeks out after finishing his 7 week treatment. He also has avoided swallowing due to persistent gagging. The feeding tube is a life saver but they must retrain themselves to swallow as healing occurs. A speech therapist is vital in encouraging and directing this endeavor. Is pain an issue for your husband? I used a lot of lidocaine oral gel to reduce pain when eating and drinking, as I had no stomach tube. You can't do their work for them, but you can encourage and make sure his support team is award of his issues. There are so many mental aspects of cancer treatment and it is common to feel like you are left dangling with no further treatment, just wait and see. Therapy at this stage can be helpful to keep his attitude positive.