Here I will address the challenges of the after effects of the SCC operations and the Radiation Therapy…. As I mentioned, I had 37 sessions of focused Radiation, it damaged somewhat the newly transplanted bone and I am told the blood vessels impeding blood flow, it also made the saliva problem more difficult…. How to deal with it comes full of ‘educated’ guesses (my personal opinion) … Dry mouth is another challenge, mostly at night laying down, sitting up helps but then the Phlegm becomes the problem, it accumulates in the mouth and throat which as to be dealt with throughout the day… Drinking water helps somewhat, but one can only drink so much water… I have been researching for solutions including acquiring a suction portable pump… if ANYONE has any ideas as to how to meet this challenge, I would be so grateful… I use Biotene before bedtime for Dry mouth, but that only works for about 4hrs at a time… the Phlegm is the biggest issue… Oh, nutritional needs can be helped by drinking Ensure protein drinks, it has kept my body weight steady and came highly recommend by WRMMC Nutritionists and Oncology Drs … give it a try… Thank You so much for any input or ideas you may have and share….

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