For those who have had radiation treatments coupled with cisplatin, what is your experience with the return of your ability to produce saliva and taste food? This to me is the most difficult part of the treatments to deal with. Overall I have a good prognosis so I haven't been dwelling on my future too much and I know that I can't sit back and worry about a recurrence, but the whole thing about constantly having to keep my throat clear and waking up with a ton of thick phlegmmy goop in my throat is really starting to wear on me. I also miss eating for pleasure, and the taste of my favorite foods. Although, I was overweight before this ordeal started and now I am well within the normal weight for my height, I consider this a plus. One thing I am starting to do is get outside now that the weather is getting better and returning to doing things that I enjoy like hiking, fishing, bike riding and spending time with my 12-year-old daughter. I have also signed up for graduate school that I have put off in order to fight this disease. I earned my bachelor's degree in general psychology in August and three months later was hit with this diagnosis so it feels good to get back to my master plan. Thank you in advance and I appreciate your insight.