Some will say the amofostine is really not worth the side effects when you are having IMRT. I didn't have the amofostine but did have IMRT and am glad I did. My RO said no amofostine when he does radiation.

I'm 2 months out of treatment and still healing. I feel pretty good but still get fatigue and my throat is far from normal yet. I have limited taste and dry mouth too. But to quote someone from this board "I'm on this side of the grass."

As far as kids go the Med Oncology (Chemo) nurses told me it was no problem being around my family because I was used to their germs, but I should stay away from strange kids.

As with everything make a list and discuss it all with your Drs. Write it down and check it off when they answer and write down the answer. Some folks even take tape recorders.

We are here for you.