Hello,

I have reviewed many of the messages in this site and I feel so comforted to be able to discuss information regarding oral cancer with others in the same situation.

My Name is Kate. My Dad was diagnosed with Throat cancer in Feb., 2005. He opted for chemo/radiation therapy vs surgery. As he and my Mother are very private people, they give myself and our family with minimal information on his treatment and prognosis. I am so concerned and want to help. I am able to talk to them over the phone and see them when possible, however, I don't want to risk infection by seeing them in person b/c I have 2 little boys 4 and 1 & 1/2 who are constanltly around germs in school and daycare.

It is May 7, 2005 and I know that he has approximately 1 1/2 weeks of treatment left. These last stages of chemo/radiation treatment has seemed to take a toll on his body and morale. His throat is so sore and he has difficulty speaking, eating and resting. I want to be able to offer him and my Mom hope on getting through this hopefully last part of treatment.

Thankfully he is using his stomach feeding tube during this time (something he wasn't so keen on in the beginning of treatment).

If anyone has any suggestions or comments regarding my Dad's treatment and healing, I would greatly appreciate your input.

Kate