Hi, LBB! I had radiation following my radical resection and sometimes I don't produce enough saliva. I can't eat anything spicy (even salt) or acidic, which greatly limits what I can eat - but what I can eat, I eat plenty of! I take small bites of soft food and am stil here 19+ years later! I found Magic Mouthwash to be a great help. Good luck to you and hang in there!