Supporting Member (50+ posts) Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 71 | I had my Chemo Port and Peg Tube in place before I started my treatments. The Peg tube was a life saver. It was a little hard to get use to but I only lost 22 pounds, I couldn't afford to lose much more. It was about 3 1/2 weeks into my radiation that I could barely swallow water let allow eat anything. Don't wait to long if you decide to get the Peg Tube because you will feel bad enough ( everyone is different ) with then having to deal with surgery for the Peg Tube. I remember being on here before and during my treatments looking for help, support and answers and now I can't believe I am here now during my remission trying to help and support others what a journey. Stay strong and get your rest. I will be thinking and praying for for you come June 17th. Take care !
Tammy 43 yr non smoker- Dx-10/11/07 Stage 4 Tongue Cancer Surg.10/17/07, 1/4 Tongue and 14 Lymph nodes 5 positive, Peg tube/Chemo port,Chemo 3 wks/Radiation 6 wks begins 11/07 end 02/08.Teeth removed prior to radiation. PetScan 05/08 CLEAR 09/09. 2011 diag. w/osteoradionecrosis.100 HBO's
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