esophagitis due to radiation therapy

Chad takes radiation 5 days a week, his last day will be Monday, November 9th.  According to his radiologist, the majority of patients experience problems with esophagitis, an inflammation of the esophagus, which is essentially a really bad sore throat. He did start having esophagitis symptoms after the end of week 5.  However, his doctor was flabbergasted that he only started with symptoms well into his treatment.  Here is why I believe that is so: I put him on L-glutamine, an essential amino acid which is used by bodybuilders to assist with tissue healing after heavy duty weight lifting.  L-glutamine has also been found to significantly reduce the side effect of esophagits due to radiation therapy. Chad DID start having symptoms in week 5, as I said, but for the most part, has been able to eat well, though we've cut back quite a bit on the spices in his food.  He also uses a prescribed viscous lidocaine 2% solution.  His dependence on this numbing medicine is minimal, but overall, he's done remarkably well. His oncologist and radiologist have now added this supplement to their recommendations to other patients who get radiation in the chest/throat/head area or in any area which may lead to esophagitis.  I was able to get it at a very reasonable price on Amazon* (a godsend, those guys). Look for products that have really good reviews and READ THEM.  I bought a brand of free form L-glutamine with excellent reviews from a company with an excellent reputation.  Their products are sold extensively at Whole Foods.

*If you can afford to do so, get an Amazon Prime account for $99 a year. Completely worth it.  I am able to get supplements found at places like Whole Foods, but at anywhere from 40-80% lower prices as well as free 2-day shipping for the most part. I am not giving this recommendation to get free or discounted stuff. Amazon Prime is the real deal.