Hi Paul,
My doctor also took the decision off the table. He told me all his patients had PEGS during treatment. Maybe he just thought I looked like I was going to need it. I did need it. I quit eating early on during treatment and the last two weeks stopped drinking which was a really bad thing to do. It was hard to start swallowing again but I did it. I think the tube was a lifesaver and it kept me out of the hospital. Best wishes.