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Posted: May 6 8:04am

@zenren14 So sorry you had to go through that. I have a J-tube in my lower...

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Discussion: I just started radiation, what kind of side effects should I expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 11 10:55am

@oliverpuppy Can or has anyone use "Boost" in their feeding tube? I did try broth soup...

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Discussion: I just started radiation, what kind of side effects should I expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 10 12:24pm

I'm having a feeding tube inserted in my stomach today

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Discussion: I just started radiation, what kind of side effects should I expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 11 7:58am

@praying4miracle Donna - what does your tube look like? I'm ready to get another one because...

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Discussion: What are the lifestyle changes with permanent G-Tube?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 27 8:21am

@cskippy I just don’t know. My nasal feeding tube came with a nestle made formula that...

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Discussion: I just started radiation, what kind of side effects should I expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 10 8:11pm

@sandy8043 my doc is wary to remove my G-Tube due to vascular issues. not a big...

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Discussion: I just started radiation, what kind of side effects should I expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 10 3:26am

@praying4miracle, I am now having problems with my G-tube because of the extender - can you...

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Discussion: What are the lifestyle changes with permanent G-Tube?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 13 7:30am

@praying4miracle , thank you - I will discuss this with my surgeon and see if it...

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Discussion: What are the lifestyle changes with permanent G-Tube?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 29 9:11am

From the image you provided, the G-tube does appear to be somewhat deformed. It still appears...

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Discussion: Feeding tube patients: What's your experience?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 24, 2024

I loved my feeding tube. Meds, all hydration and formula went in there. My mouth rinse...

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Discussion: I just started radiation, what kind of side effects should I expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 8 1:49pm

I am a person with tube feeding J tube I use a stretchy mesh around my...

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Discussion: Caring For Someone who Uses A Feeding Tube

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Apr 21, 2018

I have a question for everybody. I have a Mic-key G-Tube. I had to go to...

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Discussion: What are the lifestyle changes with permanent G-Tube?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 15 10:12am

@mutter3, does your son still use a g-tube? At the time, did you/he have a choice...

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Discussion: Caring For Someone who Uses A Feeding Tube

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Jan 22, 2020

A difficult time! I hated that tube in my nose!! It was sewn in to my...

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Discussion: I just started radiation, what kind of side effects should I expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 11 7:27am

Hi @yesmei123, how are you doing? I thought you might also be interested in these discussions:...

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Discussion: Scar tissue in throat caused by radiation and chemo treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2020

Also had a feeding tube(peg tube) which really helped

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Discussion: Just Diagnosed with Tonsil Cancer - How to Treat?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2024

@omaest Can you share what you use to cover you tube while bathing? I still leak...

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Discussion: What are the lifestyle changes with permanent G-Tube?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 16 7:25am

I had a j tube put in before treatment (chemo, radiation plus chemo, then surgery) because...

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Discussion: Feeding tube patients: What's your experience?

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2024

@hopeblos my husband still has his feeding tube after completing chem and radiation in Dec. He...

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Discussion: HPV 16 neck cancer journey…

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 8 10:22am