I am a male and had a feeding tube (PEG) in my stomach one week prior to Treatment. I did not want them to put it in until at least my third week of radiation...However, they would not let me start until I got the PEG tube. I don't know how I would have made it without it, as I was too sore to drink water the end of my 2nd week. I am amazed at those who got thru without it, but have observed that most are usually very large guys with a lot of weight to lose anyway. It is no picnic, but getting it after treatment could be tougher.

good luck,

Weldon


SCC-Base of tongue, Stage IV, Rad with 3 chemo treatments. Clear for 2.5 years