I just wanted to see if anyone with this cancer needed a feeding tube.
My cancer is behind the ear and I will have CRT with radiotherapy in this area. However, they said they will be treating the neck too due to possibility of microscopic speed not seen on the scan. I assume the dose of radiotherapy to neck might be lower than to the ear/ nose area but I am not sure. Would anyone know more about this and if due to this ingesting food/drink will still be very difficult?
Thank you
If you are offered a feeding tube I would take it. You don’t have to use a peg if you have one.
The alternative is to ensure you’ll be fitted with an NG if you get into trouble. This is what I did though my cancer wasn’t NPC.
The nasopharynx is at the back of your throat above your soft palate. I feel sure you will run into difficulties swallowing but do get clarification from your team.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
