To control the pain we have been using a fentynal patch. The patch comes in different dosages from 25 microgram per hour to 500-1000 microgram per hour. The patch goes on directly on the skin and requires changing every three days. For breakthrough pain we use liquid morphine in 20 mg/ml strength.

We are also under the care of a pain management team at our cancer treatment center and we have monthly appointments with the team consisting of a pain management doctor and and RN.

Please consult with your treatment center about seeing a pain management team as their help and input can alleviate a lot of pain and suffering.

CG to wife;
Jan 2005 DX SCC Tongue T2N1MO; RND surgery Mar 2005; 35 XRT and 4 cisplatin completed Jul 2005.
Dec 2006 tongue surgery, Scar tissue no cancer.
Feb 2010 neck node FNA - negative.
2010 ORN right jaw plus fracture
2015 ORN left jaw plus fracture
Feb 2016 Lower jaw reconstruction by Fibula free flap+titanium plate - Permanent G-tube
June 2016 Difficulty breathing - Permanent Trachea tube
Dec 2019 DX Cervical cancer - Stage 1 - Surgery Jan 16 2020.
15-20 esophagus/larynx dilations