Good News: Just wanted to share with you all that I spoke to the social worker at the hospital where my sister had her surgery. She was absolutely wonderful. She said that my sister had misunderstood and the indigent care program of Colorado was indeed covering her surgery and would also cover her radiation. In addition, Memorial Hospital of Colo. Sprgs. has a fund that was set up by donors to help with living expenses for people in my sisters position. I'm going to have her go ahead and schedule her first appointment for radiation. I've seen things about seeing a dentist before hand. Does anyone know if this applies to radiation on the salivary glands as well? Is this something they'll talk to her about at her first appointment? And could anyone give me info on what to expect at the first few treatments? Sorry for all the questions but this is all so new!