Just keep a supply of Aquafor on hand to pu on your mom's lips. They will get dry and bother her after she has had a couple of rads and don't be afraid to use it. I healed in 2 weeks after rads and chemo combo.But those lips sure did bother me for a few days.

Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here