 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,152 | Since it is so close to the end, ask about a nasal feeding tube. They aren't pretty, but easy to use. Sit in a chair and watch TV or read for a half hour while gravity feeds the tube. I don't think I had to swallow to use it.
Take care,
Eileen
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Aug 1997 unknown primary, Stage III
mets to 1 lymph node in neck; rt ND, 36 XRT rad
Aug 2001 tiny tumor on larynx, Stage I total laryngectomy; left ND
June 5, 2010 dx early stage breast cancer
June 9, 2011 SCC 1.5 cm hypo pharynx, 70% P-16 positive, no mets, Stage I
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