Senior Member (100+ posts)    Joined:  Feb 2005  Posts: 118 Likes: 1  |    I agree with Anita:  Speak with your doctors about a PEG tube. I had one placed before radiation and chemo and was able to maintain my weight, take all medications through my tube. My doctors believe it was a factor in the ease with which I managed treatment. Not for everyone but given your current problems you should immediately address it.        
Be well. Zenda 12/04 SCC Tonsil, Stage IV T3N2BM0. Mod RND, resect right oropharynx, free-flap, resect right tongue base.  Erbitux,Docetaxel,RT X 33. 6/08 Mets lung, hilar lymph node:Carboplatin, Docetaxel.  2010 2nd clinical trial:lung clear, node stable. ORN,trismus,dysphagia. 8-10/2012 cryoablation,brachytherapy,cyberknife to lymph node. 12/12 NED. 6/13 Mets RLL lung: 8/13 cyberknife. 11/13 NED.
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