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My husband was diagnosed with esophageal cancer about 12 weeks ago.
Esophageal Cancer | Last Active: Nov 5, 2023 | Replies (27)Comment receiving replies
They should have placed a G tube already. That was done for my husband a week after his EGD for diagnosis . He didn’t even need to use it until 4th week of Rad/ chemo. If he can get on some form of nutrition until surgery, then they should place a Jejunostomy tube to give him tube feedings. Make sure they don’t neglect that. He needs the feedings of Optisource or Jevity. You both will learn how to use it and get a feeding pump through Home health . He may only need it for 4-6 weeks but it will help!
Blessings
Patti
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I asked multiple times for my dad d/t lack of nutritional intake for weeks. Constantly was told we re not worried about nutrition at this point, just hydration.. WTH.. I was not impressed.
Was eventually admitted for failure to thrive and was given what he needed.
Fingers crossed.
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Thank you so much, Patti. His surgery is Monday, so it looks like we ll make it without the tube but we certainly will look into it as he makes what I hear is a long hard road to recovery. Thank you again, Donna