Thanks for all the different foods and advice! No, my salivary glands weren't protected during the radiation. I don't have sores anymore, but the ENT doctor said that the lining of my mouth and throat is brand new, so it's akin to having burnt skin - it's so sensitive that everything bothers it. I had severe mucositis and thrush, so my mouth and throat were severely affected by the radiation and chemo. And of course I have dry mouth.

I know what you mean about drinking the water and trying to find good things in all of this. Another plus . . . I can eat all the ice cream in the world and not gain a pound! I guess I have to continue to focus on the positive things to get through this!

Thanks again!