Hi: I'm wondering if anyone has any answers for me. My husband is now 6 mos post radiation . His surgery was last June. His cancer originated in his epiglottis. Had 2 or 3 lymphnodes removed. He went through this horrific surgery. Radical neck dissection. The radiation. Peg tube. Not being able to swallow any solid food. The mucus is still there. I am just wondering if there is anyone else that had their epiglottis removed and if so can you eat?? My husband goes for therapy from time to time to see if anything has improvedbut it hasnt. I am just wondering if there is anyone else out there with these problems. He is skin and bones. He does take ensure thru the tube. Any help will be appreciated. The dr.'s here are not very informative. Well thanks for listening. I hope there is someone else like my husband Joe that could give some encouragement. Roseanne

Sorry Roseanne
I cannot help with this question , maybe some of our other members can .
Take Care
Marica

Roseanne:
I can help a little. My epiglottis was never removed but it was so damaged by radiation that to date, I am unable to swallow liquids, due to dysphagia. I have however, against the orders of the dysphagia clinic/therapist , have used applesauce as an aid in swallowing some solids. I can ingest things like scrambled egg, steamed cabbage, etc with the aid of applesauce. I haven't had any luck with meats, even pureed.
I will help any way that I can, but I don't want to give you bad advice. What works for one individual may not work for another.
Darrell