 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,384 Likes: 1 | Robin, I was treated 4+ years ago on a standard (XRT) machine. I didn't have chemo or Amifostine. I was never told about tube feeding. Certainly it was a challenge and I did loose weight. My opinion about PEG tubes is well known and if you search here you'll find the posts where we have done battle on the subject. I don't wish to explore that here or now. No single subject gets people more riled here than tube feeding. In fact, it gets people more riled than all other subjects combined. If you are interested I have several blender recipies for her to make her own high nutrition drinks. (Send me an e-mail) Weight loss can be related to stress as well. It becomes a full time job to stay hydrated and well fed.
Take care
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.
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