hi terry- i had amifostine injections 4 out of 5 days for my 7 weeks of radiation.i had a little stomach fat;so the nurse/docs rotated clockwise around my stomach.the injections did sting a little and i took one anti-nausea compazine pill one hour before the injections.i did develop a very minor rash that i hardly noticed....if you can tolerate it i would by all means take the drug-if it means saving a little of your saliva function it will be well worth it...as for me,i finished my treatments 2 months ago so i am still pretty dried out;but with luck and a prayer within a few years i will have more...good luck to you!!!