Add'l note: I squeeze a few ml of viscous lidocaine into about 1.5 oz water, shake thoroughly. One swish--held in mouth for maybe 20 sec--typically produces sufficient numbing. I swish more if I need to. For me, the stuff is a lifesaver. Btw, mixing and using lido is easy if you can find a 2-oz container and lid of the type used in many salad bars for dressing etc. when doing takeout.
Age 61, stg IV SCC (tonsillar, invasive at back of tongue, spread to neck lymph nodes); Dx Nov. 2008, nonsmoker since 1974, very light drinker, no other health issues; no surgery, no PEG, 4 cycles chemo (TPF), then weekly chemo + 7 weeks radiation (2 per day) incl IMRT = 70 doses total, done 6/4/09
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