Thanks for the replies, I am very lucky to be a patient at the Cross Cancer Centre in Edmonton and have a Dr and Surgeon who are known world wide for their work. Dr. Jha and his partner Dr. Seikaly developed the "Submandibular Salivary Gland Transfer" and there is some stuff on the Alberta Cancer website under Research and Education : cancerboard.ab.ca I had a choice to participate in this proceedure or one where I would take medication to stimulate the saliva gland (and other wet producing glands in my body) then have the chemo/radiation done first - then radical neck dissection. Although I appreciate the opportunity to make decisions in my treatment - it sure is alot of information to process and then make an informed decision. This is why I am really thankful for this site and all of your sharing. All the best.... terry