Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,019 | I agree the PEG should have been put in before this point. This sort of thing is exactly why it's a good idea to get a PEG before rad starts even if you hope you won't need it. I don't really know all the different options for PEGs either but it seems to me there must be *something* they can do to put in a feeding device if his mouth is too sore and his jaw too tight......meanwhile, do force him to drink that drink. It may be hard but it is so necessary....
Nelie
SCC(T2N0M0) part.glossectomy & neck dissect 2/9/05 & 2/25/05.33 IMRT(66 Gy),2 Cisplatin ended 06/03/05.Stage I breast cancer treated 2/05-11/05.Surgery to remove esophageal stricture 07/06, still having dilatations to keep esophagus open.Dysphagia. "When you're going through hell, keep going"
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