My father was recently diagnosed with early stage 2 squamous cell cancer when there was a tumor found on the back of his tongue/tonsil. He was then told that it would be beneficial to undergo both chemotherapy and radiation in order to achieve the ultimate survival rate possible. He is currently doing chemotherapy and radiation continously mon.-fri. week on and week off for 14 weeks. However, after the first week of radiation and chemotherapy he has already experience tremendous pain in his throat while swallowing and thrush (an oral infection w/blisters). It is rather scary that he has experienced such symptom so quickly. The doctors said that his body must be sensitive to the treatment because this is early to be experiencing symptoms but chose to no let up on treatment. I would appreciate anyone's comments and would be extremely thankful for any advice. Please and Thank you!!