Thank you, Steve, for coming back on to respond. It is helpful, although sad, to know that others have these same issues.
Recently a new problem has developed--food particles entering the nose. I believe this is due to nerve damage rather than esophageal stenosis. So both areas are probably deteriorating. Yesterday I reported this to ENT. Swallow study is probably in order.
Lottie
CG to husband, dx @ age 65, nonsmoker/social drinker. Dx 5/08 SCC Stage IV, BOT T1N2aM0. 33 IMRT - completed 9/12/08. Induction Chemo (Cisplatin, Taxotere & 5FU), plus concurrent Cisplatin.
1/09 PEG removed; 5/09 neg PET/CT; 5/10 PET/CT NED
Dental extraction & HBOT 2013; ORN 2014; Debridement/Tissue Transfer & HBOT 2016
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