Richard got his PEG before his treatment started. He did not start using it till midway through the treatment. He was able to keep up on the recommended nutrition (3000 cal) and proper hydration (64 oz plus). He just finished up treatment and is still tube dependent, but planning to wean off as soon as he can. He lost about 20 pounds, but the Oncologist says that now he is at an ideal weight for his height, 214 lbs at 6'3". I agree with the above, better to have it and not use it, than to have to fix things, when you are in the midst of treatment and unable to swallow and in a lot of pain.
Barbara (CG)

65 yr old male in great health other than C. 5/1/13 lump discovered, 5/15 Biopsy, 5/29 PET/CAT, Diag: SCC HPV+ rt tonsil, 1 node, Stage III T1-2 N1, 6/10 PEG, 06/17 Chemo, 6/24 Radiation, 7/6 100% PEG, 8/14 Done with treatment, 11/6 follow-up PET, 11/8 NED, 11/13 PEG removed!