My radiation oncologist gave me a prescription for Lidocaine (2%) in a viscous solution. I applied it as needed with a Q-Tip and it worked well for me. Maybe you can ask him about that.

Tim

SCC Right Tonsil, T2N1M0, Dx 12/04, Tx 40 radiation (180 rad), 8 Chemo (carbo), Tx ended 3/15/05, Selective neck dissection 5/24/05, 22 nodes, 4 levels, no evidence of metastatic malignancy!!! :-)