Linda, I never asked you, but has anyone ever mentioned laser treatment of the lichen planus (leukoplakia?) that you have? That sure seemed to clean up Dick's mouth fairly well. I know you wouldn't want it done for a long time, until you are fully healed from your rads/chemo treatment, but something to think about in the future.

Husband: 3 SCC gum and cheek cancers 2002, 2005, 2006: surgery only. Scans clear after removal of small, well differentiated, non-invasive cancers. No radiation. 4th SCC lip diagnosed 4/13/07 - in situ, removed in biopsy. More lip removed 2/8/08 - dysplasia. 2 Biopsies 3/17/09 no cancer (lichenoids)