Michael,

I haven't heard of amifostine.

I did a little research and came up with the following site.
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/HPI/DrugDatabase/DrugIndexPro/amifostine.htm

My interpretation based on this information and my medline search is that it is a promising drug. I do however, have concerns. Most of the information that I have read keeps leading back to its "antitumorgenic" side effects. I understand this to mean that it decreases the effectiveness of chemo and RT in reducing/eliminating tumor growth. I am in no way an expert or acquainted with this medication.
May I suggest discussing its potential benefit to you with your Oncologist.

Hope this is of some use.

Cheers,

Mike