Lived that pain after going on the patch (I was told the pain meds consume liquids and harden your stools). I tried everything to have a bowel movement. Finally lots of natural laxatives and a lot of painful, forceful attempts I had a movement. If he isn't on a feeding tube yet try to stay regular with fiber and laxatives but it is important to have that movement! If he can't make it happen on his own get your doctor involved (Soon).
Best Wishes,
Steve

SCC right side BOT/FOM; DX 1-25-06; Neck dissection/25% of tongue removed 2-17-06. Stage 2 Recurrence 7-06: IMRTX35 & 3X Cisplatin ended 10-18-06. Tumor found 03/18/13; Partial Glossectomy 03/28/13 left lateral tongue. Nov. 2014; headaches,lump on left side of throat. Radical Neck Dissection 12-17-14; Tumor into nerves/jugular; Surgery successful, IMRTX30 & 7X Erbotux. Scan 06-03-15; NED! 06-02-16; Mets to left Humerus bone and lesion on lungs-here We go again! Never, Ever Give Up!

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