I have had radiation twice and yes, I can relate to a mouth that is as dry as the Sahara. My solution has been water, water and more water to eat. I wouldn't be surprised if some meals I go through 3 litres of water to wash/push the food down.

For that thick yucky mucous, I get a good swig of pop. The acidity and fizziness of that seems to break it up a bit.

I am not expecting any saliva production so I will live with things as they are. Good luck.

Donna


Donna,69, SCC L Tongue T2N1MO Stg IV 4/04 w/partial gloss;32 radtx; T2N2M0 Stg IV; R tongue-2nd partial gloss w/graft 10/07; 30 radtx/2 cispl 2/08. 3rd Oral Cancer surgery 1/22 - Stage 1. 2022 surgery eliminated swallowing and bottom left jaw. Now a “Tubie for Life”.no food envy - Thank God! Surviving isn't easy!!!! .Proudly Canadian - YES, UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE IS WONDERFUL! (Not perfect but definitely WONDERFUL)