Thanks for your answers and support. He's been on a ventilator twice this week and it doesn't look good. They think his trachea has just been weakened by everything, though they are not really sure. Unsure what to do at this point. It's been a long, hard week.

Rett
Father 80 y/o with BOT Stage IV/ SCC, laser surgery to remove tumor 8/08, Hemi glossectomy, reconstructed tongue, right side neck dissection, RT began 10-8-08, chemo not recommended because of age, Peg tube, non smoker/drinker.