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NG feeding tube before radiation symptoms begin? Or when?

Esophageal Cancer | Last Active: Apr 2 10:21am | Replies (5)
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I got my feeding tube during treatment because I could not swallow and did not have any appetite. I had it for several months during treatment to keep me nourished. It doesn;t hurt and it did help keep me from losing more weight. Do you have a feeding tube now?
Don

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asapienlessordinary | @asapienlessordinary | Apr 2 4:31am

Thanks Don. I don't have a feeding tube yet. Just trying to find out more.

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josk | @josk | Apr 2 10:21am

I have my feeding tube prior to starting my 35 rounds of radiation, and it does help and/or very much required - to keep nourished. After a couple of weeks of radiation, swallowing is impossible - even water is near impossible. Even with the feeding tube, I lost 20 lbs during treatment.

jos

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