Awhile back, I read an article on this site about Amifostine as a preventative measure for xerostomia.

I spoke to my husband's RO about it, and he dismissed the idea. I don't remember why. So, I plan to bring it up again at tomorrow's appointment.

I'm curious, for those of you who have finished radiation, do you think the Amifostine helped you? I'm wondering how hard I should push for this in light of the fact that they have told us there will be long term xerostomia.

Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated!


Margaret
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C/G: Husband, 48 (at time of dx)
Dx 5/18/07 SCC, BOT, lymph node involvement. T1N2BM0. (Stage 4a, G2/3)
Tx 6/18 - 8/3/07, IMRT x 33 Cisplatin x3 (stopped after 1st dose due to hearing issues). Weekly Erbitux started 6/27/07 completed 8/6/07.