 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,152 | Michelle,
I didn't have one for radiation but had one after the trach surgery and now sure wish I had had one during radiation. It sure beats pulling it out with your hands. My mucous was usually the worst in the afternoon. I rinsed with baking soda only. Everything already tasted so salty I didn''t need any more. I also had horrible thrush and rinsed with Nystatin. It's been a long time, but I think the brand of water your husband is drinking is one that gave me problems. I think I settled on Great Bear. You just might try a few different brands and see if any work.
Take care,
Eileen
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Aug 1997 unknown primary, Stage III
mets to 1 lymph node in neck; rt ND, 36 XRT rad
Aug 2001 tiny tumor on larynx, Stage I total laryngectomy; left ND
June 5, 2010 dx early stage breast cancer
June 9, 2011 SCC 1.5 cm hypo pharynx, 70% P-16 positive, no mets, Stage I
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