Just wanted to add that I am a firm believer in the Therabite device, I still use it (not every day though, I probably should), I went from not even being able to get one finger in my mouth to being able to get 3. My insurance did not cover the cost, but it was well worth it.
Carol

Diagnosed May 2002 with Stage IV tongue cancer, two lymph nodes positive. Surgery to remove 1/2 tongue, neck dissection, 35 radiation treatments. 11/2007, diagnosed with cancer of soft palate, surgery 12/14/07, jaw split. 3/24/10, cancer on tongue behind flap, need petscan, surgery scheduled 4/16/10
---update passed away 8-27-11---