Kathy B........You didn't mention your husband getting the PEG tube before treatment began. This is something your husband might want to ask the Doctors about. The PEG is not a medical neccesity, but it will make treatment a bit easier to deal with. Instead of worrying about how he is going to keep his nutritional intake up and keep from dehydrating he will be able to concentrate on the most important thing --- healing. IF you have questions reguarding PEG just check around this site a while and you'll be able to read both pro and con about it. Most of us agree PEG is a good choice, while others have been able to keep up their caloric intake without what seems like too much effort. Hope things continue to go well for you and hubby. Keep us posted on his progress. We do care. Sincerely, Donna