I was a registered respiratory therapist prior to a 15 year career in hospital administration. So, I'm experiencing a high level of anxiety regarding the trach. I can't imagine my family suctioning me.

Do you have an idea of what cases would come home with a trach.

And do you know if it is a low percentage of patients that come home with a trach?

SCC 4a Biopsy- under tongue 4/7/17 results Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Surgery scheduled 5/9/17. Tumor Boarf reviewing case next Wednesday 5/3/17 Appt surgery/reconstruction/involvement TBD a affected area-base of tongue on the entire right side floor of mouth from base of tongue to wall of mandible, lymph nodes in neck involved. Proceeding w/PET, surgery/ reconstruction TBD, trach, port, radiation, chemo, feeding tube. Learning from you everyday. DeboraLee