Husband did Amifostine with all but 2 treatments.
He does get dry mouth but never lost the ability to produce some saliva. The radiation staff recommended it and he did it. Does help to stay well hydrated. He would drink an additional huge container of water on the way to each treatment.

Margaret


caregiver to husband
right tonsil stage 3
35 IMRT TX completed 1/5/2007
PET Scan clear 3/07
biopsy 9/07 clear
1st yr PET scan 12/18/07 clear