Appreciate the input...
To 'Charm2017': The RO office (the RN there) said they don't use fentanyl patches much, more usually liquid Lortab or morphine. So, we'll see. It seems that fentanyl, with its steadier blood levels, would be a good idea. The fact that it's transdermal is a big plus w/the swallowing issue but I guess other pain meds can go into the PEG tube, assuming there's one in place.

GM, for John who has SCC Rt tonsil with 3+ nodes, Stage T1 N2b MX; surgery 04/09; Rad X 33 completed 7/14/09...f/u imaging and scopes looking good as of Feb 2011