Barb, I don't have any good suggestions since a gargle won't reach it. Maybe you just need a stronger pain med. than the Lortab? I was told there is no such thing as whining here--it's called *venting* back not too long ago when I was venting/whining during my treatment wink

So please feel free to whine/vent as much as you need to. I'll be listening and trying tohelp if I can!

Nelie

SCC(T2N0M0) part.glossectomy & neck dissect 2/9/05 & 2/25/05.33 IMRT(66 Gy),2 Cisplatin ended 06/03/05.Stage I breast cancer treated 2/05-11/05.Surgery to remove esophageal stricture 07/06, still having dilatations to keep esophagus open.Dysphagia. "When you're going through hell, keep going"