I appreciate the comments and advice; thanks for taking the time out to make them. Swallowing and saliva reduction certainly sound like the key challenges in the months ahead. Unfortunately, I am prone to mouth sores, and have been since childhood. Nothing but to grin (or grimace) and bear it.

Any comments on the experience of having combined radiation and chemo (cisplatin) treatments?

Rowan

Male, age 50. Dx: Diagnosed 12/29/2006 SCC Stage IV 3 cm tumor base of tongue & 3 left nodes. Non smoker, casual drinker.
Tx: Cisplatin x 3 concurrent with IMRT x 30, scheduled to complete approx March 21, 2007.