I did do that. I just did not know what a thread was. I am wondering if there are any other survivors out there who are cancer free and having long term effects from the treatment. if anyone has any suggestions on how to prevent the recurrent aspiration please forward them. We are also havinf problems with excessive mucous from his trach. We were able to initially cap the trach for 12 hours at a time but now can only cap it for short periods due to the the thick mucous he is coughing up thru it.

Mary