Wow . . . cannot imagine wanting to keep that thing in if he's eating normally and calorie in take is not an issue?! As you know, removal is quick and just a brief sting. Very surprised the doctors are not telling him to remove? Good luck on this.

Bill . . . SCC - originated in right tonsil, drifted into neck ( 28 lymph nodes removed - one positive ). Radical neck dissection in September 07, completed 34 radiation tx on January 4, 2008. Used Peg. Non smoker, 61, good shape, no previous health issues. Second year PET scan - "all clear".