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My husband had a J tube implanted after esophagus surgery in March 2022. Due to a...

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Discussion: Feeding tube falls out.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2022

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There are a number of helpful videos on G-tube placement and maintenance available on YouTube and...

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2023

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Sorry. Just reread your post. One month post treatment. In my husband’s case, the effects of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1499314/

Discussion: Post treatment for SCC tongue cancer following 7 weeks radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 6 9:12am

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I completely agree with this feedback and had the same experience with my diagnosis. I can’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815562/

Discussion: Meet others living with Head & Neck Cancer: Introduce yourself

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2023

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My husband has a G tube, though not permanent as of yet, but it has kinda...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1039411/

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Mar 24, 2024

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Most medications can be ground up (inexpensive device found at most pharmacies) and diluted in water,...

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Discussion: SCC HPV+ on right tonsil and nodes treatment plan.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2022

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Hi. My husband's feeding tube balloon deflates about every 3 months and we have to go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/185769/

Discussion: Caring For Someone who Uses A Feeding Tube

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Sep 7, 2019

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@donnarebar, how is your father doing with the feeding tube?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/809600/

Discussion: HPV Throat Cancer

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2023

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Hi Phil, I have been relying on a PEG tube for nutrition and hydration for the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1526589/

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Mar 14 9:02am

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@gdj I have a j tube and the disc on th tube doesn't stay close to...

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

Support Group: Esophageal Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2025