I also read several scholarly articles where feeding tubes should be avoided IF POSSBLE. I had to scare my husband into eating after surgery but after meeting with his doctors, he’s trying to get his mind wrapped around this pain he will experience.


Wife and cheerleader. Right sided BOT dx 2/25, surgery 3/7 for tumor removal (clean margins) 2 lymph nodes 1 pos for ECE (ugh), pT2N1M0 HPV POSITIVE (one small blessing in this nightmare), Stage changed to Stage 1 due to diffuse and large HPV status. tx plan 33 radiation, 5 cisplatin chemo to begin 4/12.