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Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 1,275 Likes: 7 | HeatherB, you shouldn't have to bear with the soreness at the PEG site. The soreness is likely a bit of inflammation (is your tube leaking a bit?) or it could be granulation. Make sure you clean it three or four times a day; dab gently, do not rub, rubbing causes granulation. Do a saline soak for several minutes and put a barrier cream (like Proshield Plus) on the site, then cover it with a dressing. It should clear up the inflammation and the granulation. ChristineB also uses a burn cream for the area. The next time you see your doctor, do ask them to take a look at it.
Gloria
She stood in the storm, and when the wind did not blow her way, she adjusted her sails... Elizabeth Edwards
Wife to John,dx 10/2012, BOT, HPV+, T3N2MO, RAD 70 gy,Cisplatinx2 , PEG in Dec 6, 2012, dx dvt in both legs after second chemo session, Apr 03/13 NED, July 2013 met to lungs, Phase 1 immunotherapy trial Jan 18/14 to July/14. Taxol/carboplatin July/14. Esophagus re-opened Oct 14. PEG out April 8, 2015. Phase 2 trial of Selinexor April to July 2015. At peace Jan 15, 2016.
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