Just to weigh in, my doc was opposed to the PEG at the start. As it turns out, rad is on hold for me, but he made it clear that he did not want me to start with any tubes. The NG was disaster for me in hospital and had to be removed early. You might want to check to see if you have any latex allergies in advance.

Tina
Diag: Aug. 13/12
T3N0M0
50% + glossectomy and bilateral radical neck dissection, removal of nodes zones I - V
Surgery October 11/12
Chemo/rad on hold due to clear margins and nodes
Sept 21/13 clear CT with anomaly thought to be the artery, being watched closely.
Dec 16/13 - anomaly confirmed artery, all clear
nickname: "get 'r done"
Plans: kick cancer's butt