I finished 28 radiation treatments for vocal cord cancer. About the middle of the second week of treatments, my esophagus became inflamed. I have been dealing with a sore throat and swallowing difficulties since. Right now, I am able to eat most soft foods, but about a half hour after eating, I get a severe cough. The good news is that the tumor is gone. The bad news it will be a while before the sore throat passes and my voice returns.