Hi:
Glad you found this Forum - it does help to correspond with other who have gone through the same thing your Dad has. I didn't have the same oral cancer your Dad did, but there are a lot of others on this Forum who did, so you will be hearing from them soon. Yes, the feeding tube is unwelcome, but most of us who had one, found out they needed it later in their treatments. My mouth was so terribly sore, I would have starved to death had I not had one. I think I kept mine in for about 4 months. It's important to keep eating orally though, even with the PEG because it helps maintain the swallowing capability. Usually I did the liquid supplements, or whatever other kinds of food I could tolerate. I wish the very best for your Dad and he is lucky to have a wonderful caring person like you to be his other caregiver. Keep in touch.
julieann