 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts)
Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 805 | It sounds like he's getting the nutrition and water, but all through the tube. I think Christine meant it would be good for him to have water next to him at all times just to sip and swallow. That's what Kevin did and he never lost the ability to swallow. Just a thought, but definitely sounds like it's time for an appt.
Kathy wife/caregiver to:
Kevin age:53
Dx 7/15/11
HPV16+ SCC Stage IV BOT/R
Non smoker, casual drinker
7/27/11 Cistplatin, taxotere,5FU 2/3week sessions, followed by IMRT 125cgy x 60 (2x daily) w/Erbitux weekly. Last rad 10/26/11. Last Erbitux 10/27/11
PEG placed 9/1/11 Removed 11/8/11
Clear PET 10/12 and 10/13 and ct in 6/14
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