Welcome, Ray!

I had a different tumor and different treatment in that surgery preceded radiation and chemo. However, I would like to make just a couple of points. First, do NOT worry about the PEG. I was almost nuts thinking about it, and it was a case of completely wasted worry. It is an outpatient procedure. You will be asleep and when you wake up, you have a tube. Maybe a little, very little, soreness the first day. After that, fine. If you have questions about PEG care and feeding, search this forum, or ask us. Those of us who have had a PEG know that it made a tough situation much easier than it would have been othewise, one because if you lose too much weight too fast, you will set yourself up for more medical problems, and two, you will be able to take in adequate nutrition and water to heal, even when your throat is too sore to swallow anything. Ray, there really is no downside to this, so don't spend any energy worrying about it. Second, as you experience changing sensations or feelings during chemo and radiation, please come here before worrying. For example, it is normal to lose all sense of taste after a couple of weeks, and by the end of radiation, you may well lose your voice for a couple of weeks. Had I not known to expect that last little item, I would have been pretty upset. Fatigue will also creep up on you, and fighting it is useless. You are about to participate in a war, but one that is winable (is that a word?). We will be here for you every step of the way. I really like your doctor's attitude. That is important.
Joanna