So.

Here I am nearly 5 years out of treatment, and now, after having swallowing problems for a few months, finally had an esophagram last week that shows that I'm aspirating material into my trachea when I swallow. Not good.

Not only that, but the two doctors involved - ENT and GI - seem to be passing the buck between them, each telling me in effect that it's the other guy's area of concern.

Shortly after I finished rads in June of '09 I had a similiar issue and had more complete swallowing tests and a few sessions with a swallow specialist. Thought I was done with this nonsense. Not so fast...

My question is for those who've had similar issues on a long term basis. What was the treatment, if anything? Am I looking at a permanent feeding tube, or are there things to be done - surgically? Therapy wise? Food choice wise?

Any guidance greatly appreciated.

David 2
SCC of occult origin 1/09 (age 55)| Stage III TXN1M0 | HPV 16+, non-smoker, moderate drinker | Modified radical neck dissection 3/09 | 31 days IMRT finished 6/09 | Hit 15 years all clear in 6/24 | Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome kicked in a few years after treatment and has been progressing since | Prostate cancer diagnosis 10/18