Steve, something else you might try is "Insisting Very Loudly" that either the Chemo Doc or the Nurses give you more thigs to try to help alleviate you pain and sores. Keep insisting that you need something better. Also, we used Aquaphor [an OTC product] for John's dry lips and it helped. John also found Rincinol P.R.N. helpful at times and Lidocaine 2% viscous solution[ by script]. You really need to get some relief before your radiation starts. Amy in the Ozarks