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Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 417 | Michelle, From patient to patient it varies.... I am sure the Medical Oncologist (MO) or the Radiation Oncologist (RO), have already advised you about getting a PEG Tube installed, either prior to beginning treatment or shortly after beginning. Personally, I consulted with a Gastro doc prior to beginning treatment and became his patient, so when I needed it I could get it within 24hrs of recognizing the need.... Nutrition is so very important during treatment, don't allow that to suffer.... My nutritionist recommended 2,500 calories a day... Get creative with a blender...
Darrell
Stage 3, T3,N1,M0,SCC, Base of Tongue. No Surgery, Radiationx39, Chemo, Taxol & Carboplatin Weekly 8 Treatments 2004. Age 60. Recurrence 2/06, SCC, Chest & Neck (Sub clavean), Remission 8/06. Recurrence SCC 12/10/06 Chest.
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