Did they give you a reason why you shouldn't use the Amifostene? Amifostene is now given SUBQUTANEOUSLY (a little shot under the skin). It is so odd how there are so many different things to do/not do?
Sorry you feel so crappy ; (
My dad is starting to get the sore throat from 2 weeks of radiation. He still has saliva!
Michael-are you doing any PT for your Jaw? My dad's team encouraged 7 times a day for 5 minutes for a whole year--
Get better soon!

Dad Treated for T2N1M0 Tonsil Cancer August 2005. 35 IMRT radiation, 3 doses Cisplatin. Selective Modified Neck Dissection November.