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Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 945 | Yes. If I remember correctly, the solution was to position a sleeve by the tumor so that the tube could pass through safely without getting stuck. This could be an issue with a very large tumor that the tube could come in contact with.
Last edited by Maria; 09-25-2012 02:48 PM.
CG to husband - SCC Tonsil T1N2M0 HPV+ Never Smoker
First symptoms 7/2010, DX 12/2010
TX 40 IRMT (1.8 gy) + 10 Cetuximab
PET Scans 6/2011 + 3/2012 clear, 5 year physical exam clear; chest CT's clear of cancer. On thyroid pills. Life is good.
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