Jon,
I would talk with your team to see what they think about needing the Peg and how long you will be able to work. It seems they use the Peg less often in the Asian countries than we do here. If you are going to try it without the Peg, you will have to be very determined to get 48oz water down daily and 5 or 6 cans of whatever is availble as nutrition. Do you know what is available and how many calories each can has? You most likely will not be able to eat real food after the first couple of weeks so whether you drink it or use the Peg, you will be on a high protein drink for at least four weeks and maybe longer.

As to working, how much talking do you have to do? Discuss this also with your medical team. Everyone has different reactions to this treatment. They are a very few that get through without a Peg and can work, but it's not a lot of us. Considering its location, you may lose your voice for a few weeks. Your medical team should have the best idea of how well you will do. I hope you are one of the lucky ones.

Glad your brother is able to help you financially. That is one worry down and now you can get on with your treatment. Let us know what the treatment plan is when you get it.

Take care,
Eileen