We all seemed to react differently to many parts of the treatments, including radiation, but we all agree it is indeed a tough row to hoe! And when the radiation is done, it's not over -- Like a sunburn, it will keep getting worse for a week or so and then will start getting better -- There's a rule of thumb that says one month recovery for every week of radiation, so it's a long process.

Two problems that arise with long-term PEG use is the losing the ability to swallow and losing the ability to open the mouth wide, so it's important that you keep her doing both this things as much as possible. I managed to keep drinking water and taking my medications by mouth, but didn't know about yawning a couple of times a day.