 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,163 | Hello Mary,
Sounds like you resolved the problem you were asking about. Thats one of the best benifits of belonging to this forum. Someone with similer treatment will always respond when asked.
He will need more than three cans to maintain, heal and gain weight. You can mix in a whey protein powder (GNC) along wit CIB(Carnation Imstant breakfast) to boost his nutrient intake.
I was at 126 lbs three weeks ago and have gained 10 pounds since than. I do have a peg tube and have no problems with it at all. If he can swallow food that should be the first choice for him. I have swallowing issues.
Welcome again, Danny Boy
Daniel Bogan DX 7/16/03 Right tonsil,SCC T4NOMO. right side neck disection, IMRT Radiation x 33.
Recurrance in June 05 in right tonsil area. Now receiving palliative chemo (Erbitux) starting 3/9/06
Our good friend and loved member of the forum has passed away RIP Dannyboy 7-16-2006
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