After emailing with Brian I did convince my Mom to go to MD ANderson to have an evaluation and further treatment on her post chemorad swallowing damage. Unfortunately no one in the department that she needs to see is accepted by her insurance (Aetna). They want $15,000 upfront to start any treatments. Obviously that is not going to work. Therefore another option that was presented to me is a Dysphagia Specialist in Sacrament/Univeristy of California Davis http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/otolaryngology/faculty/belafsky.htm

Her insurance does cover this doctor and I was wondering if anyone is familiar with him. She lives in Texas so this would be quite a trip for her.
Thanks
Tami