I remember my first week of radiation in 2000. I developed Thrush which was real painful. A dental hygenist and Diflucan saved my miserable butt. I started using Tom's Fennel flavored toothpaste at this time. It is mild and does not burn like the other paste. I still use it today. Good luck to your sister Susan and to you Devon. We are he for you.

11/1999 SCC tongue - surgery
1/2000 Met(s) in lymph nodes - modRND
2/2000-4/2000 RT ~6 weeks
end of 2006 SCC tongue - surgery
1/2008 SCC BOT - surgery / PEG installed
2/2008 chemo & RT
4/2008 last time I consumed solid food by mouth