Welcome to OCF. Here is a list of things your boyfriend can try. It may help. Right now is when the going gets tough. I found my self hospitalized for malnutrition and dehydration. Please push him to get enough in every single day or he will be right where I was. Some members have gotten a nasal feeding tube if they are unable to keep up with their nutrition. Possibly a regular feeding tube may be necessary if things get too bad. Hang in there, this ride is almost over and soon things will improve.

http://oralcancersupport.org/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=143744&page=1


Christine
SCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44
2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07
-65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr
Clear PET 1/08
4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I
surg 4/16/08 clr marg
215 HBO dives
3/09 teeth out, trismus
7/2/09 recur, Stg IV
8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy
3wks medicly inducd coma
2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit
PICC line IV antibx 8 mo
10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg
OC 3x in 3 years
very happy to be alive smile