Hi -- next week will be the final week of radiotherapy as well as 3rd session of chemotherapy for my dad. he is currently having a very difficult time eating and will be opting to use nostril tube feeding.

please help with some of the concerns he has with tube feeding:

1) he sometimes vomit the protein drinks in the evening. would tube feeding prevent or reduce the chances of vomiting?

2) what about fluids? would that still be taken thru the mouth?

3) his throat is very sore and dry -- what are some methods to soothe the throat while the tube is in?

Thanks for your help!

Audrey