Karen,

I am suprised as well by the fact that her doctor did not suggest a feeding tube. I have heard that feeding tubes can lead to infection, and my mom has been battling a nasty infection for several months now that is in her mouth...It is leaking fluid continuously from her chin and now inside her mouth. Her lip is huge and swollen. I feel so bad for her. I am happy to hear though that so many of you did not need feeding tubes, even with the weight loss. That gives me a little hope.
God Bless,
Stephany

Stephany.Daughter of mother who passed away 3/26/05 from Recurrent Gum Squamous Cell Carcinoma. She had 3 surgeries, and 6 weeks radiation, and then passed due to infection. I miss her very much. She was 65 years young when she passed. Love you Mom!