Hi, StephenS,

My husband is almost 14 years out from diagnosis and treatment. He has difficulty with drooling---late effects of radiation and surgeries. He has been working with a speech pathologist who has given him exercises to help improve his swallowing. We're hoping this will also help him control the flow of saliva. The SP said that within the last 5 to 6 years, there has been more emphasis on working with H&N cancer patients right after treatment. The only time we saw a SP was after my husband had his trach removed, kind of a "one and done".

Maybe a SP can help you, too. We're hopeful that he can get some relief, however it has been a long time since diagnosis. We'll have to see how this plays out. Best of luck to you!