Echo Henderson
My significant other has been treated via radiation and chemo, for cancer at the base of tongue. 11/29/01 Cat-scan showed all growth gone. My question is how long will it be before he can eat normally. He had a feeding tube put in and is still using it versus eating. We are supplementing with high protein shakes and juices, however all he will eat is broth, applesauce, juices, cream of wheat. He has swelling of the tongue and his throat still very sore. Can anyone out there give us some input as to when he will be able to eat solids. He has no saliva and says that food just sticks to the roof of his mouth. Thanks for all input.