8 weeks after radiotherapy to throat-Is this normal?

Hi. My husband is 8 weeks post radiotherapy for tonsil/lymph node cancer.  He is doing ok apart from a continuing sore throat - varies from day to day but always there. It did improve a bit at week 4 post radio but has got worse.  At a review last week they put the camera down and said it looked "as we would expect" and that throat was still swollen but everything looked ok. He has tried all the usual remedies but nothing helps. He is tetting very fed up and feels it should be a lot better. He also now has lymphoedema of neck area.  Has anybody had a persisting sore throat for so long? Thanks!

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  • I'm 8 weeks post chemo & radiation for cancer on my tonsils & lymph nodes and I'm literally pulling my hair out with frustration. I'm still unable to swallow and my throat is constantly in pain especially when I yawn. The mucus is thick and sticky still and when I mouth wash my mouth goes really dry & feels like it starts to swell. I've a constant ulcer at the back of my tongue. Shoot me now lol. Oncologist on the 22 July 21 and dental appointment on 16th. Laying here at 02:45 so frustrated  

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  • I'm 8 weeks post chemo & radiation for cancer on my tonsils & lymph nodes and I'm literally pulling my hair out with frustration. I'm still unable to swallow and my throat is constantly in pain especially when I yawn. The mucus is thick and sticky still and when I mouth wash my mouth goes really dry & feels like it starts to swell. I've a constant ulcer at the back of my tongue. Shoot me now lol. Oncologist on the 22 July 21 and dental appointment on 16th. Laying here at 02:45 so frustrated  

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