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Swallowing after 7 wks head and neck radiation

Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: 2 days ago | Replies (13)
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@bri3sd

He hasn't swallowed food yet. Still using peg tube. Swallowing water is still a struggle and says his throat is raw and still hurts something aweful. I can't imagine.

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William Olsen, Volunteer Mentor | @hrhwilliam | 2 days ago

He could perhaps try warm chicken or beef broth, Jello, or even tea or coffee initially. It does take time especially since he was on a feeding tube, a bit of re-learning. Hard work and courage. It isn't easy this recovery stuff. Better days ahead.

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