Many of the old hands on here have forgotten more than many of us will ever learn about many aspects of being an OC patient. For those facing their first procedure, perhaps one of the biopsies, needle or scalpel, there is little I could find about eating, or other first time issues.

Feeding tubes etc. are unfortunately necessary for folks with advanced cancer after extreme procedures, usually chemotherapy and radiation.

Those of us lucky enough not to require these devices still face some eating challenges. There are also some logistical matters to deal with. Some of my experiences are posted in my thread "Carpe Diem" in the "Currently in Treatment" section. Hopefully you find a few of these ideas useful. Welcome, if you get to this post.


Ja 2013 tongue, red sore spot, r/r edge + white strip underneath, no pain
Al Bx on spot, strip, and vocal cords, lab rep benign
Oc 24 Surgeon follow-up, larger Bx req'd
Oc 25 Bx bits to Vanc. Cancer lab
No 14 MD said more ca investig'n req'd
No 19 Prince George CC, MRI & CT
No 20 PGCC Oncol says cancer
De 2 Vancouver Cancer Centre, PET/CT
De 31 VGH partial glossX + ex spot on vocal cords