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Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 188 Likes: 1 | William,
I am now 4 years out from treatment, and my saliva is still improving.
I saw nothing until about six months, when I was fitted with partial dentures. It has very gradually improved over the last 4 years. I am no longer completely dependent on the water bottle, but I do need help at mealtime. I am a runner, and I can go out for a 4-miler without a water bottle. I have been able to teach a class, and speak in public without a sip of water every two sentences, so things have improved a great deal since the end of treatment.
Hang in there, it will improve, but as David said, SLOWLY.
Good Health,
Chuck
SCC Stage IV right tonsil T3N3M0. Dx 08/03. Clinical Trial:8 weeks Taxol, Carboplatin then Hydrea, 5FU, IMRT x's 48, SND, Iressa x 2yrs. Now 20 years out and thriving. Dealing with a Prostate cancer diagnosis now. Add a Bladder cancer diagnosis to all the fun.
It's always something
"Adversity doesn't build character, it reveals it."
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