Jim & David & Charm - Thanks for commenting. I really do appreciate you guys trying to help. I understand the spit cup. I keep three in constant rotation. Most people don't pay much attention. There is a bit of comical irony living in the deep south. I have had many comments that my spit cup is no different than a tobacco chewer's. I laugh inside at the comments as my eyes roll.
Jim - thanks for clarifying the mucositis term up for me. I was looking for a word to describe this thick snot like stuff in my mouth and it sounded right.
My comment about the amount of radiation was a memory about my last treatment. The doc said "you are done" a day early from the plan. I asked how and she replied you have received the maximum for this???? I have not kept track of the total delivered GY number. I will try to find out soon and let you know.
Drinking water is comical. My best friend says it looks like a crane eating a fish. That is ok because I'm really enjoying the water in my mouth.
I'm waiting to hear back from my ENT about the saliva and surgery. I'll let you guys know what he says. Fingers crossed that he has good news.
I'm scheduled for a fourth attempt to dilate my esophagus this coming Friday. Wish me luck.