I had a PEG put in prior to starting treatment and still lost 40+ pounds. Can't imagine if I had not had it. It was not a problem to use or care for and when I was done with it, it was a painless removal.
DX 2/10/09; Stage 1 SCC side of tongue; Partial Gloss; PEG in 3/3/09; 3 Cisplatin; 35 IMRT; PEG out 7/17/09; Eating via mouth and walking 3 miles/day 4 wks after treatment end. 50 pound weight loss; Clear PET 09/09 and 09/10
