Susan, I had my surgery done at Hershey, by Dr. Goldenberg. I am getting Tx at the cancer center here in Carlisle.

I am going to ask about the mouthwash tomorrow. It was just this week that any side effects hit me. It's amazing what a week can do.

Sharon.. thanks. I am not minding the obturator too much. It's more the vain, cosmetic aspect that bothers me. I will get a new, "permanant" one after I finish radiation, but luckily this one fits comfortably, and matches my own teeth exactly. Right now I'm glad to have it, because it covers what's left of the roof of my mouth, and protects it from food, etc. while my mouth is sore. Were you able to wear yours throughout radiation, or did you get so sore you had to leave it out?? I NEVER leave mine out, and hope it doesn't come to that.