My Son diagnosed in February. Stage 4 throat cancer. Had teeth out before starting treatment but his breathing was compromised so op was aborted and he ended up on a ventilator in Critical care for 1 week. The over to ENT ward for a further 2. In there in had a tracheostomy and RIG fitted. Thenon 1st Ju ne finished 6 weeks every day of Radio and 6 weeks once a week of chemo. Lost 3 stone. Can only sip.water.but the aspirate. Nutrients Nurse and.medicine by tube only. He is in bad way. I hope someone can inspire him on here. V difficult times.
Hello Gertrude and welcome, but so sorry your son's circumstances have brought you here.
Quite a few of the procedures he's had are very similar to those my fella had in the early days of his treatment, although he hadn't had RT at that stage. Is your son at home now and are you with him? I appreciate he's going through difficult times and maybe, by getting in touch with his CNS, she could get him support arranged to help him cope as he's obviously struggling.
If you'd like to chat further, I'm available to listen and try to answer any questions you might have. Don't despair, and assure your son too, that help is always here.
