Cookey & Markus, I am taking the VHC but not as much as I should. I also try to cook some foods that I can mash, moisten and swallow. After rads today I will try for at least 5 cans of VHC and whatever else I can handle. Thanks for the caring and have a good day.

Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here