Hi, I don't know if anyone on the forum has experienced it but chemo can be given that way. The pump provides a controlled dose and it's just a delivery method. Why are they recommending the additional chemo for him?

It's understandable that he is tired of being sick but I would still make sure that you both understand the reasons for this recommendation and the consequences of doing it or not doing it. After coming thru so much I'm sure he just wants it over. But what does that mean in terms of his response to treatment so far or his prognosis for the future? Make sure you have all the facts before making a decision.

It's great that you are encouraging him to swallow, it's the best way to build those muscles back.

Regards JoAnne


JoAnne - Caregiver to husband, cancer rt. tonsil, mets to soft palate, BOT, 7 lymph nodes - T3N2BM0, stage 4. Robotic assisted surgery, radical neck dissection 2/06; 30 IMTX treatments and 4 cycles of cisplatin completed June 06.