I have been treated with chemo and radiation therapy for SCC of my tonsil, base of tongue and some lymph nodes.So far so good, the PET scans look good. i have been on a G-tube since the end of 2006 for everything - feedings, medications, etc.I go to UCLA for "swallow therapy" but I do not believe it helps (although I have a really strong tongue now) .I have had 3 Swallow Studies which all show that when I swallow anything, it goes directly into my lungs. I have already been hospitalized once because of inhalation pneumonia.
I CANNOT SWALLOW.
Do anybody know anything about electric stimulation of nerves for swallowing?
Please reply if you have any knowledge of swallowing. Thanks, Bruce.