Thank you all for your advice. I met my sis and bro-in-law at the hospital and gave them copies of all your replies. He had a 17 lb. weight loss in 1 week (and was trim to begin with). The Dr. recommended the feeding tube and he decided to get it. It has been a godsend!
Bless you all, Sue
Sister-in-law of 39 yr. old DX 2/07 STAGE IV BUCCAL MUCOSA(CHEEK)-invasive, moderately differentiated, IMRT x37 start 3/29/07, cisplatin x3 start 4/2/07.
As Bon Jovi's lyrics say..."Take my hand, we'll make it I swear, livin' on a prayer"
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