Thank you for the responses. We are planning on a cruise at the end of the month and was worried about what might be different now from pre-radiation. I want to be prepared and wasn't sure what to expect since I haven't gone through a summer since radiation.

Sharon, 57; Hard Palate; T1, High Grade, DX 6-12-09, Surgery, maxillectomy 7-14-09, 33 RT (9-2-09 to 10-19-09); Prothesis (obturator). None smoker, non drinker.