Sorry the "fight" I am referring to is it's almost always a 2 sided discussion with few middle of the roaders. Also many of us are not forced to get the Peg as that decision is left to us and then that leads them to this site to ask the question, Peg vs no Peg, and then the debate starts all over again.

When I first came to this site which was after my Tx was completed I was vehemently against anyone getting the Peg as I concluded after reading many posts that there was a direct correlation to post Tx swallowing problems and having a Peg. Since then I have concluded that the Peg is certainly a tool, that when used properly, can benefit this Tx process. I have also concluded that it comes with a price which is putting up with the Peg itself and perhaps post Tx swallowing issues. So now I just try and warn people to keep swallowing throughout the Tx if they do get a Peg.

David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.