After 41 Radiation treatments and 2 Waves of Cisplatin, Chemo, I cannot swallow because my esophagus is completely closed with scar tissue. I informed the Radiologist in November of '03 I could not swallow along with my ENT and Infusion nurses. They recommended, Magic Mouthwash and Zoloft. I lost 45 ibs in less than one month and a G-Tube was inserted in Dec of '03. After my last Rad Treatment, Jan 21, 04 my Ent said to wait 3 months before trying to have my esophagus dilated. It's now September and after 4 Endoscopies, I've been informed I'll need an Esophagectomy and Laryngectomy, which I do not want but tube feeding for almost a year has left me depressed and weak. I had stage 4 Hypopharynx squamous cell carcinoma which has been destroyed and Radical Neck surgery to remove a lymph node. Does any one know of any treatments available, besides surgery, I could pursue to save my Esophagus and Larynx?? Thank you Kindly, Ray