Welcome to OFC and sorry to have you amongst us.

The tube is a very good option as you will find that hydration and food intake are critical during the chemoradiation process.

Likewise with amiphostine, hydration is very important before the shots are given. Some people are able to tolerate amiphostine and other not so well. We had to stop after the 7th treatment. A skin reaction apperaed at the points of injection and that was the sign to stop.

Even though you mention you are seeking treatment at an excellent facility you may also want to consider a second opinion from another CCC to see if there is concurrence on the treatment approach. Also please take notes and ask lots of questions.

CG to wife;
Jan 2005 DX SCC Tongue T2N1MO; RND surgery Mar 2005; 35 XRT and 4 cisplatin completed Jul 2005.
Dec 2006 tongue surgery, Scar tissue no cancer.
Feb 2010 neck node FNA - negative.
2010 ORN right jaw plus fracture
2015 ORN left jaw plus fracture
Feb 2016 Lower jaw reconstruction by Fibula free flap+titanium plate - Permanent G-tube
June 2016 Difficulty breathing - Permanent Trachea tube
Dec 2019 DX Cervical cancer - Stage 1 - Surgery Jan 16 2020.
15-20 esophagus/larynx dilations