Excessive saliva and drooling in cancer patients, known as sialorrhea, is often caused by a patient's inability to swallow properly due to pain, surgery, or neurological issues, rather than increased saliva production.
You should mention this to your care team.
I have the opposite issue chronic dry mouth!

Cynthia- with having had three surgeries in such a short time, I wonder if the extra saliva is a side effect of your throat healing from the tubes that were in your throat during surgery? My throat has always been irritated for a few days to a week after surgery- the longer the surgery, the more irritated the throat was. Just a thought! I hope they are able to help you move past this! Hugs!

I am sorry that right now you are not feeling as supported by family as you would have hoped. I think sometimes this happens as a reminder to us, that God is forever there for us. Use this quiet time to get closer to Him. When you cry, know that He hears you, and whatever trials and tribulations we are brought to, there is something to be learned, something that will aid us at some point in fulfilling His plan for us. It does't mean it is easy, but we can lean on Him. Who knows? Once you are feeling better, you may be the pink sister that sparks something at your church. With a 1 in 8 women getting this diagnosis at some point in their lifetime, you are not the first in that congregation, and maybe not the only one right now.

I hope your sister is able to enjoy her cruise, it may be just what she needs to calm her spirit, be refreshed, and once she returns she may be in a better place mentally and emotionally for you to support each other. And yes, you always have us! Reach out anytime- between the insomnia and different time zones, someone is usually up and on. But, even if no one responds right away- just pouring it out, sometimes, is an unburdening that helps. Sending more prayers and hugs your way!

I can be looking at TV or playing a computer game and the saliva will just drool out of my mouth, at 69 is this normal when you are healing from surgeries and have other health challenges?

Sue- wouldn't it be nice to be introduced to a counselor at the beginning? They do the chemo tour, it would be great if there was someone to say -this is not easy, and sometimes we may need some extra help- here is where you can reach out, with a list of handy resources, not just for the patient, but for the family members that may struggle with the diagnosis. It might make it easier for people to seek out those services rather than try to push through on their own. Hugs!