Hi Midwest gal.........Salagen didn't work for me, but oh how I wish it did. About the only thing it did for me was make me sweat like a bull, and go to the bathroom more frequently. However, I have heard from many folks that it works for them, and hopefully you'll be one ot of the lucky ones! The only thing that has ever helped me with my constant dry mouth is good ole fashion water--the colder the better.

Good luck with all your tests next week. Let us know how everything turns out. Good to see you posting again! Sincerely, Donna

PS I was born in Des Moine, and raised in Waterloo, Iowa. Small world, huh?

SCC first time 1989, with a diagnoses of 'cancer in situ' removed lesion, no other treatments.
SCC recurrence 1997 of tongue and floor of the mouth. Stage III /IV Hemmiglossectomy (removed over 60% of tongue/ floor of the mouth), free flap, modified neck, RAD and Chemo(cisplatin, 5fu) simutainously.
Cancer free 6, yes, six, years!