Here is one study that refers to the better experience if Level V not dissected: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10764008


Some fairly recent studies have pretty much debunked the theory that Amifostine compromises the efficacy of therapy. I will look and see if I can find them.

I had Amifostine daily before radiation. No side effects for the first 2 - 3 weeks, then began having brief bouts of nausea that would hit with amazing consistency -- would strike when I was walking to the car at almost the exact location. It would generally pass by the time I was out of the parking garage.

Despite having both submandibular glands removed my salivary function is pretty good.