Hello Cindy,

Your Dad has to be able to input enough nutrients and water to heal. If he can't swallow due to pain or whatever I would see about getting the PEG installed. It's a simple procedure and takes about 20 minutes. It was a lifesaver for me.
Some without use a swish and swallow medicine to numb up the mouth and throat which may allow him to eat. Good luck with everything.

If he gets a peg have the doctor write a script for the food and syringes he will need. My insurance company paid for all of that stuff.

Danny Boy


Daniel Bogan DX 7/16/03 Right tonsil,SCC T4NOMO. right side neck disection, IMRT Radiation x 33.

Recurrance in June 05 in right tonsil area. Now receiving palliative chemo (Erbitux) starting 3/9/06

Our good friend and loved member of the forum has passed away RIP Dannyboy 7-16-2006