Are there any LONG term tube users out there I mean for years that can give me any advidce on maintaince. It appears my tube is going to be forever and I am only 58 at this time. My swallow function seems to be frozed from treatment. Only water will go down if I hold my breath and swallow hard.

Jim W. DX and treated May 1997 stage 4 tonsil cancer 40 radiation 2X daily at the same time 8 weeks IV chemo cocktail 5 types on 5 days off 2 days refuesed neck resection. 10 years clear now swallow function ceased May 07 after pneumonia.