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Thank you for this @gaybinator. My dad is getting ready to undergo 6 weeks of radiation after having his parotid gland removed from metastatic squamous cell. I’m a RN so I’m, by nature, getting things prepared for treatment side effects. He has already noticed the dry mouth and the sticky feeling on his teeth just from the surgery so I know this is going to most likely progress with radiation. I am wondering if you have additional suggestions on foods that worked for your hubby that I might be able to incorporate as this progresses. I know that a sore throat is probably going to be a big issue as well. Thank you!
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@goodrn, I'd like to add my welcome along with the tips you got from @gaybinator and @nutmeg56.
Goodrn, when does he start radiation? What foods does he like to eat?
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He improved so that he could eat many things, again, with moisture. He could eat sandwiches, hamburger, dark meat chicken, and casseroles. English muffins with blueberry jam were a favorite. Stringy meats like roast beef were out because it would stick in his teeth. He had to have water every couple of hours, even through the night.