Dealing with swallowing problems

Everyone is different but I was drinking green vegetable juice with a bit of juiced apple for flavour. I also had soup and guacamole just for a change. I hope you find something that she can manage to get down. Good luck and kind regards Frank.

Hi, I am in remission with oesophageal cancer.

If your mum is having that much difficulty swallowing, can I suggest she gets in touch with someone who is working with her eg UGI Nurse, Oncologist, Dietician. I had to be admitted in hospital as I couldn't manage anything apart from soup, yogurts. I was dehydrated by this time. I had only 1 chemo session out of 4 so everyone was eager for me to start again with the chemo. Anyway, I had an endoscopy just to double check things and they fitted a nasogastric tube. I could then be given nutritious feed through that. I personally really disliked it - but it did what was needed and I was  fit enough to carry on my chemo. I had the chemo sessions followed by surgery and chemoradiotherapy. 

Your Mum's appetite will also be very low after the pneumonia. I really think she needs to be seen earlier than her next 2 week appointment. Weight can drop off so easily if she is not getting enough calories. 

I hope things work out well for you and your Mum!