hi,

i'm about 18 months post chemo&rad and sometimes feel that my throat is 'toughening' up.

i've found that keeping well hydrated helps AND

i've found that my throat feels much better when i have some olive oil...

now i have olive oil in my morning chocolate shake and at other times, half a teaspoon of olive oil is quite nice.

it seems that the oil keeps the parts lubricated and reduces moisture loss.

this is all probably a bunch of bull, but it works for me.

cu,
larryb

'01 diagnosis.. jaw hing and base of tongue. surgery not possible. JHU used radiation and chemo to seemingly rid me of the beast. peg for about 19 months. 100 cases of 24 cans of liquid food. 9 months eating therapy. 3x esophagus stretches. non-smoker. previously a social drinker.