← Return to Dysphagia (swallowing issues) after intubation: What therapies work?

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@karlm

My husband is experiencing similar situation. He was intubated for 7 months due to throat cancer. He is cancer free 15 months after radiation therapy but is not able to swallow anything and still has a stoma that hasn’t closed. The speech therapy has not helped. Last week we started vital stimulation therapy. I am hoping it will help. I feel so bad for him.
Has anyone any suggestions?

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Replies to "My husband is experiencing similar situation. He was intubated for 7 months due to throat cancer...."

@karlm, you may wish to start a discussion in the Head & Neck Cancer support group here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/head-neck-cancer/

This discussion might also be helpful:
- After radiation: Tracheotomy, feeding tube and hard to swallow https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/after-radiation/