Hello,

My mom is beginning week four of radiation and chemo. As expected, her lower lip has a chronic 3rd degree burn, and her mouth and throat are tender. She is only able to drink milkshakes and anything cool and thick, and I am infusing tube feeding through her peg to make up the difference in calories and fluid.

Has anyone tried juicing fruits and veggies as a form of nutritional support? I realize there are precautions one must take such as proper cleaning, produce should be organic, etc. I am also aware that certain fruits and veggies should be avoided.

In any case, has anyone done this?? (I figured since I can infuse fluids through her peg, perhaps juicing is an option.) Just desperate to maintain her nutritional status. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

With gratitude,
Traci

Traci - RN and daughter
Mother (no risk factors) dx with SCC of rt lower gingiva 5/09
Mandibulectomy and radical neck 7/09 with no tx recommended
SCC of rt upper gingiva/maxilla/soft palate/lower lip dx 8/14
Partial rt maxillectomy 9/14
Peg and port 9/14
Radiation and chemo (Erbitux) began 10/13/14 for 7 weeks
**determined to get her through it**