Before you send this to the recycle bin, perhaps a quick update is in order. Ken was hospitalized with an infection last week and was unable to drink anything for several days, so a tube of some sort became necessary. The doctors put in an NG tube; he threw it up. Several tries (and several regurgitations later) they gave up and installed a peg tube. So far, it is working great! And actually, it seems much more unobtrusive than the NG tube, is very easy to use, no infections have popped up with it, and most importantly, he is putting on weight. So lucky Ken, he got to try both methods! 6 more rads to go, then he is through with treatment!