Hi a peg is not a bad thing to have. As others have said the down fall is becoming dependent on it. Usually by the last few weeks things are pretty rough in your mouth and throat - aside from the mucous, and gagging, you'll have mouth sores and no taste. This all makes it brutally hard to eat and drink. I had a oeg but couldn't tolerate the feeds (I would throw up every time) so I sucked it up and chugged ensure 4 times a day with a bit of protein powder. Not a bad thing as It help keeps the swallowing Intact. A nasal tube for a week or so is not a bad thing but its a pain in the butt for longer than that.

My dr insisted I have a peg so I did. It can be a lifesaver for some, as long as you remember to swallow - even just sips of water - I was very blessed in that I have a high pain tolerance and did okay through rads. Not everyone is as lucky, so despite having it in - I did fine without using it.

Porta cath? Maybe if you are having 6 treatments, but for three? I wouldn't. it's convenient I suppose but to me three IVs I can deal with since their spread over 3 weeks. It's not like its weekly or daily, and a long term treatment. My hospital didn't even suggest it.

Best of luck.