Cindy,
I live a little closer to the medical center than you guys do, but I drove myself to the radiation treatments most of the time. The only risk that I see is if he gets drowsy from the pain patches. I was not married at the time, but I did have my mom and sister nearby and friends who offered to drive, but most of the time I just felt like doing it myself, so I can understand.

Also, if you husband gets the PEG, it is very easy to get both hydration and medication through the tube. I used to inject liquid vicodin or dissolve vicodin tablets in water and inject it into the feeding tube.

I think that it is good for you to go out. If your husband is anything like me, when I feel lousy, I am just fine without company, and you need the break Cindy.

Take care,
Danny G.


Stage IV Base of Tongue SCC
Diagnosed July 1, 2002, chemo and radiation treatments completed beginning of Sept/02.