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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | I was given pilocarpine to help with my lack of saliva. It didnt work for me. It only made me sweat which wasnt what I had hoped would happen. Ive seen this used with success by several others on the forum.
Look for posts by Charm. He has gone thru radiation twice. Im sure he will have some tips for your father.
Good luck with everything!
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | 
