Hi guys,
I am 2 years out from Chemo/Radiation and the doc wants me to have a PET-CT. I like the PET-CT resolution but I have a problem. I am not able to lay on my back. I cannot swallow my saliva so I choke in that position. My last PET-CT was perfectly dreadful with the nurses covering my mouth and wiping saliva all over my face - yuck right. No one seems willing to let me take the test on my stomach. I am open for advice or suggestions. Please help.
mark

11/1999 SCC tongue - surgery
1/2000 Met(s) in lymph nodes - modRND
2/2000-4/2000 RT ~6 weeks
end of 2006 SCC tongue - surgery
1/2008 SCC BOT - surgery / PEG installed
2/2008 chemo & RT
4/2008 last time I consumed solid food by mouth