I understand there is an injection I can take three times a week called Amifostine that will lessen the probrability I will lose my saliva glands as a result of the daily radiation treatments I am taking for the SCC cancer at the base of my tongue. Does anyone have any experience with this drug and does it work? I understand possible side effects are low blood pressure and nausia, but the doctors will monitor my blood pressure and give me Zofran for the nausia. Your comments are appreciated.
Terry