Keep reading and keep asking questions...if and when she does 'open up' about her condition, you will be armed with more information than she will ever want to know!

Regarding the placement of a PEG tube...I can honestly state that in Buzz' case, he would have literally wasted away to nothing had he had had it to supplement his oral caloric intake. Even with it, he lost down to a little under 160 lbs and he is 5' 11" tall.

I've told Buzz over and over...the THREE most important points to remember are: hydration, nutrition and pain management...these have been the most important issues we've had to deal with.

Stay with us...we're all in this together!

Lois & Buzz in NC

CG to 77 y/o hubby;SCC Alveolar Ridge; Wake Forest Baptist Hosp surgery: 07/19/07; bi mod radical resection/jaw replacement;
T2 N2-B M0 Stage IV-A
28 IMRT +
6 Paclitaxel/Carboplatin
Getting stronger every day!