Raymond,
It is very speculative of the Dr. to tell you how long you will have the feeding tube. One friend of mine with similar base of tongue cancer to mine, got rid of his tube 3 months after radiation ended. I have already passed the 3 month time and still can only eat broth.Brian says he had his for 8 months.
Today I met with my radiation oncologist, and after looking at my throat with the scope told me that I still have a lot of healing to do before I can really eat. He said that 80% of the people are about healed by now...but the spot where my tumor used to be is raw and he predicted at least a couple more months for me. Oh well, what could I do...I picked up a dozen more feeding bags at the hospital and I'll order another month's supply of formula.
Maybe by Valentine's Day or St. Patrick's day I will be able to bite into a luscious chocolate chip cookie or a succulent brownie.Now about all I can do is smellem'. I can't wait!

Danny G.