Becky,

Please continue daily swallowing so as not to develop post Tx swallowing problems that can last a lifetime.

I personally think that the Port is a great idea and one that should be standard practice.

You need to consume as much as 3000 cals a day and 48 ozs of water daily. Make that a goal each and every day and only use the Peg as an emergency backup plan when you just can't meet those goals.


David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.