David,

Thank you for responding to my post. My mom's doctors haven't suggested a PEG tube, in as far as I know, but I can understand how it might be an option if she experiences greater difficulty eating/swallowing as a result of radiation.

Thankfully, during the past week she has begun to eat and drink more. In the 3 weeks my mom has been home from the hospital she has improved tremendously. My mom is keeping positive and is very strong, so I think that has helped her (and us) a lot.

Thank you again for your input and support.