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Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 4 | yes, she has a feeding tube tru her nasal down to stomach..Just want to ask why is that she has a thick saliva even she's not yet undergone chemo and radiation?is it because of her tongue cancer?is there any advice for the thick saliva?is it normal for oral cancer patient?Thank You..
-my mother's (53y/o)tongue sore at right lateral does not heal for 4 mos
-CT scan all normal except enlarged submandibular region
-AUG '12 Punch biopsy revealed ( SCC, Well differentiated)
-surgery done AUG 20,12 removal of 1/3 of her tongue and lymphadenectomy w/ NGT T2N1M0
- to be seen by onco
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Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 9 | Hi Shane,
My father had undergone surgery after he was diagnosed with Buccal Mucosa SCC. Though the cancer was not in his tongue, after the surgery, my father also was fitted with a feeding tube thtough his nose down to the stomach. During that time, he was also having thick saliva and it was ok after a few (1-2) weeks. Please check with your surgical oncology doctor/duty doctor/attending nurse or consultant also, they will be able to point in the right direction. One thing that I have learnt through my experience is to ask more and more questions, because doctors keep talking in medical terms which is sometimes not clear at all and asking more questions gives us also a confidence and solace. Good luck and take care..
Thanks and Regards,
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Shane, please look for other posts currently going on about the nasal feeding tube. It will help you by seeing others with their experiences going thru the same thing right now. Type in nasal feeding tube into the search bar and you should easily find the other posts. They are having the same issues as your mother.
I agree with Sid and question everything. The doctors work for you and your mother so dont be afraid to ask them questions until you understand everything.
Best wishes.
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | | | | | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | Sahne, welcome to the closest and best family going. These people are fantastic so ask away.
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
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