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Yes I would love to hear from someone who has acupuncture. My oncologist recommended it saying that several of her patients had found some relief. There are no practitioners in our small town and travel with our limited income is on a "must go" basis. Plus I'm a little chicken about needles 🙂
My husband is recovering from Tors surgery for cancer of tonsils, base of tongue and back of throat. Plus removal of lymph nodes on right side. He is trying to relearn to swallow with great difficulty. Part of problem is foamy mucous which he spits out. He can't swallow it andcends up spitting in a cup. I've read that dry mouth causes foamy saliva. Anyone else had a similar experience and found any kind of relief? Thanks!
@fordham I have not tried acupuncture, but a medication called Cevimeline has helped me tremendously. Good luck!