Surviving Stage 3 Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

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7. Yes, little spiit is a triumph is seems

What exactly did you struggle with when swallowing? Did you see S&L for swallowing exercises? I feel my swallowing is forceful at times but I can get liquids and solids if I can emulsify them enough while chewing to get down ( cheeses, breads, tough proteins, fibrous vegetables are a task ) When I awake, my throat and mouth are stone dry it takes attention. I have a humidifier but it's across the room so probably not getting much of that moisture.

Food and drink are weird, sweet stuff makes it way through, for a moment I was registering salt, but since it has mellowed. At times my food has a tint of cough drop flavor that pops up in the back of my throat and it messes with my appetite.

I hope you are doing much better than before and thanks for the words of encouragement!