Carnation VHC by Nestle 560 calories per 8oz...But it's very thick and may be hard to swallow going through radiation and chemo...it's doable but hard. I didn't have the PEG but came very close to needing one. I lost a solid 50 pounds just with radiation txs.


7-16-08 age 37@Dx, T3N0M0 SCC 4.778cm tumor, left side of oral tongue, non smoker, casual drinker, I am the 4th in my family to have H&N cancer
8-13-08 left neck dissection and 40% of tongue removed, submandibular salivary gland & 14 nodes clean, no chemo, IMRTx35
11-4-08 Recovering & feeling better