Hello all,

Danielle, in spite of all the comments suggesting that she should have had a PEG tube, I'll be contrary.

PEG tubes are NOT required for all!

They can produce negative side effects themselves. Lastly, there is a significant benefit to using the swallowing equipment we are born with. Reliance on a tube for feeding can be a little too easy.

Don't loose sleep wondering if her doctor missed this one. If he is watching her closely, the amount of weight loss she experienced is likely within a safe range.

The good news is she should notice improvement (in little increments) in the next week or two. smile

Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.