#71961 03-26-2008 03:39 PM | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 211 Gold Member (200+ posts) | OP  Gold Member (200+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 211 | My husband had his feeding tube removed a few weeks ago and we have about 75-90 cans of osmolite left (flavorless so not palatable to drink but great for peg). We can't return it to our home health care company but if anyone wants to come pick it up- it's yours. We live in Bethesda, MD.
Sophie T.
CG to husband: SCC Stage 4, T4, N1, M0; non-smoker and very light social drinker; HPV+
induction chemo begun 7/07; chemo/radiation ended 10/10, first cat scan clear; scan on 5/9/08 clear, scan on 10/08 clear; scan 1/09 clear; scan 1/10 clear; passed away July 2, 2016
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Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,019 | Sophie, If you don't get a taker here, contact your local hospice. They always have patients whose insurance won't cover tube-food who need it.
Nelie
SCC(T2N0M0) part.glossectomy & neck dissect 2/9/05 & 2/25/05.33 IMRT(66 Gy),2 Cisplatin ended 06/03/05.Stage I breast cancer treated 2/05-11/05.Surgery to remove esophageal stricture 07/06, still having dilatations to keep esophagus open.Dysphagia. "When you're going through hell, keep going"
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Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 211 | Nelie- Thanks for the suggestion. I had tried a couple of things but totally forgot about Hospice. If no one on this board responds, I will take it to the nearby hospice.
Sophie
Sophie T.
CG to husband: SCC Stage 4, T4, N1, M0; non-smoker and very light social drinker; HPV+
induction chemo begun 7/07; chemo/radiation ended 10/10, first cat scan clear; scan on 5/9/08 clear, scan on 10/08 clear; scan 1/09 clear; scan 1/10 clear; passed away July 2, 2016
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Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 939 | I called several places regarding the 6 cases of Nutren we had left over along with dressings and other feeding paraphernalia. My RO's office was thrilled to get it...they have lots of people who need assistance and don't have insurance. I, of course, was so happy that someone could use it and also happy to gid rid of it! Keep calling...someone will want it!
Deb
Deb..caregiver to husband, age 63 at diagnosis, former smoker who quit in 1997.
DIAGNOSIS: 6/26/07 SCC right tonsil/BOT T4N0M0
TREATMENT START: 8/9/07 cisplatin/taxol X 7..IMRT twice daily X 31.5.
TREATMENT END: 10/1/07
PEG OUT: 1/08
PORT OUT: 4/09
FOLLOWUP: Now only annual exams. ALL CLEAR!
Passed away 1/7/17 RIP Bill
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Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 790 | Food Bank- We donated our extra formula to the local food bank. I think they re-distribute to nursing homes etc. Kate
Tongue Cancer T2 N0 M0 /
Total Glossectomy Due to Location of Tumor
Finished all treatments May 25 2007
Surviving!!!
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Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 211 | Thanks for the suggestions- we were so fortunate to have good medical coverage and hate to throw out usable items. We tried various options at Hopkins where my husband received treatment but that didn't work. I will pursue these other options.
Thanks- Sophie
Sophie T.
CG to husband: SCC Stage 4, T4, N1, M0; non-smoker and very light social drinker; HPV+
induction chemo begun 7/07; chemo/radiation ended 10/10, first cat scan clear; scan on 5/9/08 clear, scan on 10/08 clear; scan 1/09 clear; scan 1/10 clear; passed away July 2, 2016
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