My dad has throat and lung cancer has started his chemo ,constantly spitting up saliva and having trouble eating pretty much anything hes been given these milkshake drinks but he even finds them to thick to drink even waterd down .He can still put up a good argument and when i mention he might need stay in hospital if he dosent start eating more he just dosent want to know ,i know its hard for him to eat but if he cant i think the hospital is the best place even if its just for a week so they can put him on a drip or i heard about a feeding tube they can place up the nose but like i said hes just no intrest at all so if anyone has any tips on things he might find easier to swallow or no anything that can be done while hes still at home i would be greatfull ,i will talk to the nurse when she calls round but where still waiting .
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