 Assistant Admin Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 1,275 Likes: 8 | Welcome to the forum although i’m really sorry that you have to join our circle of friends.
It’s not clear from your post what kind of oral cancer your mom is suffering from. Is it tongue cancer, or is it in the throat? What is her treatment plan? If you could be a bit more specific, there may be members who can give you more specific suggestions.
How long does your mom have to wait before she gets treatment? Have you spoken to a doctor (not necessarily the oncologist, it could be her family doctor) about the problem? On second thought, would she have access to a dietitian who can help?
As you probably know, we are a group of patients and caregivers, we are happy to share our experience but we do not have medical training. We can make suggestions but it’s best to check with your doctor. Off hand, I can think of a nasal tube, which can get some nutrition into the patient. However, not knowing what your mom’s problem, it may not be the best suggestion.
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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