Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 | I had IMRT radiation and i lost about half of my saliva function. I am two years out from surgery on July 31st. I can't spit due to the surgical procedure. Congratulations on being two & 1/2 years out. Sounds like you are doing well.
Hope it continues to improve for you.
Best Wishes, Danny Boy
Daniel Bogan DX 7/16/03 Right tonsil,SCC T4NOMO. right side neck disection, IMRT Radiation x 33.
Recurrance in June 05 in right tonsil area. Now receiving palliative chemo (Erbitux) starting 3/9/06
Our good friend and loved member of the forum has passed away RIP Dannyboy 7-16-2006
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