Thank you so very much, Brian,
You have confirmed the recommendation of my husband's ENT. I have been concerned that repeated esophageal dilation might cause more harm that good, as he is noticing only a slight improvement from the procedure. However, he is tolerating the procedure well, so we will continue with this plan. I am aware of probable continued swallowing deterioration as you have pointed out.
Approximately 12 years post-treatment, he started having increased saliva production. The hypersalivation has increased to the point that it is very difficult to control, causing spitting, drooling, interfering with eating & garbled speech.
Have you experienced or dealt with patients suffering from this? Thank you again
CG to husband, dx @ age 65, nonsmoker/social drinker. Dx 5/08 SCC Stage IV, BOT T1N2aM0. 33 IMRT - completed 9/12/08. Induction Chemo (Cisplatin, Taxotere & 5FU), plus concurrent Cisplatin. 1/09 PEG removed; 5/09 neg PET/CT; 5/10 PET/CT NED Dental extraction & HBOT 2013; ORN 2014; Debridement/Tissue Transfer & HBOT 2016
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