TeeCee, I have been thru a lot but your dad sure has me beat. I am with him on the teeth. I want that steak too and can't get the Dr to OK my getting teeth. My teeth were removed for rad seed implants in my tongue after rads and chemo. THere is a place near by that makes teeth almost while you wait. Get there early and you have a set of dentures that afternoon. I live in Ohio a few mile from the river. I hope your dad gets those chompers . Dr told me we will discuss teeth in Aug at my next appt. Good luck and you are a great daughter and caregiver.

Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here