My husband had 2/3 of his tounge removed, radical neck in Feb. He had 30 radiation tratments six weeks after surgery. Those treatments ended at the end of April. Where they cut his jaw for sugery never healed. He also got an infection in there which has been treated. He has had another surgery to wire the jaw on June 26th. I dont think it is working. He also has a PEG, and has been on Dilaudid (sp) for months.

This last week his throat became really sore and dry. He forgot to take salagen for two days. I dont know if this had something to do with it or not. His stomach is very upset, make like a girggling noise. He is also falling asleep while sitting up. He went to the ENT on Fri, he put the camera down, but saw nothing. He is to have a CAT scan in about a month (six months) so the doc said lets do it next week instead.

I know everyone is different but,

I was wondering if...

1. Has anyone had a dry sore thorat come up this long after radiation?

2. If anyone has had these kind of jaw problems?

3. If anyone has had problems with the peg after long time use?

4. If anyone has been on Dilaudid for 4 or 5 months? If so any side affects.

Sorry so long,
Thanks,
Cheryl