OP  "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 624 | Brian -- you are right, you should then rinse well with water and chew a sugar-free Xylitol-containing gum. In fact, more of us (radiation or not) should do the latter after eating since lots of foods contain hidden sugars -- my dentist's recent newsletter had a long explanation on how this simple act can help prevent cavities.
Gail
CG to husband Barry, dx. 7/21/05, age 66, SCC rgt. tonsil, BOT, 2 nodes (stg. IV), HPV+, tonsillectomy, 7x carboplatin, 35x tomoTherapy IMRT w/ Ethyol @ Johns Hopkins, thru treatment 9/28/05, HPV vaccine trial 12/06-present. Looking good!
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