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How do I go through 6 weeks radiation and chemotherapy, alone?

Thyroid Cancer | Last Active: 1 day ago | Replies (34)
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Josk. Did you decide on the feeding tube in advance, or was the decision made after radiation started?
I am hoping that with pain killers I will be able to swallow liquids. But I dont want to become dependent on oxy.
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josk | @josk | Nov 7 7:11pm

I had no choice on the feeding tube - I had to have the feeding tube inserted prior to start of my 35 sessions of radiation. Guess my doctor knew that with my T4 nasopharyngeal cancer and the level of radiation, I definitely would require the feeding tube for nutrition intake. (I was not able to swallow food, liquid, or even water in my 3-4 weeks).
My view - having the feeding tube ensures the intake of nutrients that your body would require at this time.
Keep well - and all the best !

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