Hi All:

My brother, Fred, age 57 now was diagnosed with tonsil cancer in 2005. He went through tonsillectomy and radiation therapy at time of diagnosis. aHe now has late side effects of radiation including inability to swallow without aspirating (dysfunctional layrnx). He had PEG tube inserted over weekend and has been told that he cannot use his mouth, espophagus for obvious reasons.

Any tips on coping from being sociable to how does his family adapt to this change would be appreciated.

Many thanks.

Brother Ray