Jim,
My sis has only 11 treatments left after today and she will be getting the PEG tube on Friday. After getting a few transfusions of fluids, and the mouth/throat pain increasing, its the best thing for her. My understanding is that it is invaluable in the days and weeks after treatment as well. Camille was against getting the tube until eating and drinking became such a struggle. Its less stress on her with the tube. I hope you are able to get some relief soon. Stay hydrated!!
Sister, age 24, dx SCC 3/5/09, Stage IV T3N2M0, HPV-, 6x induction chemo (Cetuximab (Erbitux), Carboplastin, Taxol), 1/4 tongue removed and left modified radical neck dissection 5/14/09, started IMRT 7/7/09, 30tx, finished 8/14/09
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