Charlie,
I am glad you found OCF. It is a tremendous resource to get accurate information about SCC and its treatment.

You can see by my signature that I finished radiation in May. While not 100%, I am enjoying a great recovery from the treatment. I have not found it necessary to always carry water for at least a couple of months now. While my taste buds have changed and I am more picky than I was ever before, food is enjoyable. I still remember how difficult it was to make the transition from a liquid diet to solid foods again but I followed the doctors directions and life began to return.

It really does get better and much more enjoyable. The heavy mucous will go away. My dry mouth is continuing to improve along with my taste buds.

On another front, I stopped using the Biotene products about 2 months post treatment and switched back to regular toothpastes. I still use the flouride trays every night.

Feel free to post specific questions and, like others have asked, provide more details about you and your treatment. You will find the members of this group to be helpful and sincere.

Good luck with recovery from treatment!