Re the radiation damage and resulting long term side effects to his saliva production...that's why we say that we each can be different because we all differ in the "killing field" or what is in the path of the radiation beam. If his docs can't avoid destroying appx 50% of his salivary gland (which one or ones?) then I guess they pretty much should be able to tell him the resulting side effects. We have many salivary glands so let's hope they are wrong in his recovery ability.

David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.