My father finished radiation treatments in May for tonsil cancer, tried to keep himself nourished on Scandi shakes, some broth, etc. but was unable to keep his weight or strength up. He didn't want a feeding tube and thought he could manage eating but the pain from treatment continued to give him problems. So in late Sept. he went in for a PEG tube. My question is, he is up to 7 cans of Ensure a day, and is looking much better, but he has yet to gain any weight and he is sleeping now more than ever. He is 71 years old, so I am sure his age has alot to do with his recovery. He is unable to take anything by mouth, due to some lingering ulcers, so he will probably need therapy to start eating again. Just curious to know if there are any older patients out there having a long, difficult recovery like my father?? Everyday, he gets up thinking that maybe today is the day he will begin to feel like his old self, but since March, he has felt horrible. We try to keep him hopeful, telling him that each day he is getting closer to feeling better and stronger.Prayers to everyone going through the battle!