The results of my husband Jack's first CT/PET scans since his second surgery were great. They said everything was "clear" although there was one spot that was a little "fuzzy" probably due to scarring or swelling. We're happy campers.

The trach will have to remain in for some time. He pretty much expected this since he still can't take care of the secretions. He is pretty content putting up with the trach and the feeding tube. Not being able to talk is much more frustrating.

He is using a demo of a Dynawrite to type what he wants to speak. He finds it hard to edit (or should I say correct) what he has typed. Does anyone have a speech assistive device that they would recommend? Or maybe some software to use with a laptop??

Thanks to all for all the suggestions you have given us.

Lowanne