| Supporting Member (50+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 80 | Hi,
I found the PEG quite easy to manage on my own after the 1st day of learning. To allay any concerns, I would suggest you inquire about a home health care visit (maybe a few of them) where a visiting nurse will help with any questions and/or issues you may have after it is installed.
Best,
Nancy
Nancy
Age 56 at diagnosis
Neck Lymph node removed 11/2012
Tonsillectomy perfomed 12/2012 - identified as primary
SCC Left Tonsil with Left Node involvement, DX 12/2012
RX started 1/29/2013, finished 3/23/2013;
Daily IMRT (35 Sessions)
Weekly Taxol/Carboplatin (6 weeks)
PEG placed after week 4 (3/1/2013)
PEG removed 6 1/2 months later (8/12/2013)
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