"PEG" stands for "Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastronomy (tube feeding)". Lots of people have had feeding tubes for varying lengths of time and with different opinions on them. My son did not have a feeding tube and had a really rough time with losing weight and problems swallowing with his throat being so raw and painful from the radiation. Everyone is different, though - and some have a much easier time of it. As a caregiver, you really have to be persistent in getting your husband to take in the proper amount of nutrition and water each day. It helps to keep records of everything that goes in his body and comes out, too. My son did not have Chemo, just radiation. It just depends on what the doctors feel is appropriate for the particular patient's needs. It sounds like you have a nice place to stay and can avoid the long trip each day. I hope everything goes smoothly. Stay in touch with us here and let us know how it goes.