everhopeful64
I've been taking care of my mother since her Mandibulectomy (Jaw Bone Removal)On March 25,2014 . She is 6 months post surgery and 3 months Post RAD. My mother had the Peg but we kept pushing her to try an eat soft foods. She was afraid also of choking so The RAD Oncologist ordered a feeding test at the hospital. It seemed to ease her mind when she passed the test. She Constantly had a cup of crushed ice and a spoon that seemed to help a lot. She uses Biotene products for the dry mouth it helps a lot. It can be found at the pharmacy.

Sweetpe
Caregiver
RE:My Mother
Age 70
Non Smoker
SCC 3/4/2014 Left rear jaw
Mandiblctmy 3/25/2014
35RAD Completed on 06/03/2014
MRI 9/3/2014
25mm lobulated recurrence left mandible/floor of mouth carcinoma
9/23/14 Salvage Surgery
MET(s)
9/23/14 Salvage Surgery Not Successful
Chemo Recommended
1st Round of Cisplatin Chemo Started 10/20/14
Cisplatin stopped 11/20/14. Side affects to bad.
Chemo started again 1/22/15 Carbo/Docetaxel
Passed Away April 22,2015