Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 | Hello Terry,
I had IMRT radiation and took nothing for saliva function. My cancer was on the right tonsil. After 33 rad treatments I still have some salvia function. I have read alot of pro's and con's about the drugs that are supposed to help with saving saliva function. Best Wishes, Go Pack!!!
Danny Boy
Daniel Bogan DX 7/16/03 Right tonsil,SCC T4NOMO. right side neck disection, IMRT Radiation x 33.
Recurrance in June 05 in right tonsil area. Now receiving palliative chemo (Erbitux) starting 3/9/06
Our good friend and loved member of the forum has passed away RIP Dannyboy 7-16-2006
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