Can anyone tell me if they received a drug called AMIFOSTINE? Been researching it and it is FDA APPROVED for head and neck cancer tx. Studies have shown very significant reduction in Mucositis if given 30 min before radiation and it protects kidneys if given before chemo. It does not affect the effect of radiation. I’m just amazed that I have not seen it mentioned before. Side effects are drop in BP and nausea but effects only last during the 15 min infusion. Anyone else heard or been given this Med?

Wife and cheerleader. Right sided BOT dx 2/25, surgery 3/7 for tumor removal (clean margins) 2 lymph nodes 1 pos for ECE (ugh), pT2N1M0 HPV POSITIVE (one small blessing in this nightmare), Stage changed to Stage 1 due to diffuse and large HPV status. tx plan 33 radiation, 5 cisplatin chemo to begin 4/12.