I am what is known as a silent aspirator. At 16 months out I have (1) no saliva, and (2) unable to drink liquids.
I can eat a few foods with the aid of apple sauce. Meats are out. But we are lucky to be on the planet.

Stage 3, T3,N1,M0,SCC, Base of Tongue. No Surgery, Radiationx39, Chemo, Taxol & Carboplatin Weekly 8 Treatments 2004. Age 60. Recurrence 2/06, SCC, Chest & Neck (Sub clavean), Remission 8/06. Recurrence SCC 12/10/06 Chest.