The medication Cathy is referring to is Salagen which I also took during radiation and for a few years thereafter. I helps preserve saliva function. Works for some and not others. I have a fair amount of saliva, just a little thicker than before rads. Both Cathy and I had XRT. I don't think IMRT didn't existed when we were treated.

I assume they removed the cancerous gland? Since you said you are getting IMRT to only one side, will this affect the glands on the other side? Ask doctor. If so, can they be stented?

Take care,
Eileen

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Aug 1997 unknown primary, Stage III
mets to 1 lymph node in neck; rt ND, 36 XRT rad
Aug 2001 tiny tumor on larynx, Stage I total laryngectomy; left ND
June 5, 2010 dx early stage breast cancer
June 9, 2011 SCC 1.5 cm hypo pharynx, 70% P-16 positive, no mets, Stage I