Carol has finished her 2nd week of treatment and there is no evidence of mouth sores or burns on her skin. Her RO is pleased with the results so far but strongly encourages Carol to continue with the miracle mouthwash and start using Aquaphor on her skin. Keep the mouth clean and the neck area slathered with Aquaphor. I agree with Donna....accept the painkillers. You should not be expected to live with the pain. Carol has finally accepted this fact and wished she had done so earlier.