Thanks for your responses!!! I forgot to mention that the doc's advised Garron to go ahead and have the PEG placed prophylactically before radiation and Erbitux since he suffered with severe mucositis with the induction chemo. He was not excited about the idea, but he did decide to go ahead with PEG placement. It is in place, but he is not using it at this time. It has been stressed to him the importance to keep swallowing, even if he does have to use it. He is also doing mouth, tongue and jaw exercises daily. We are blessed to be able to undergo treatment at MDACC. I cannot say enough good about his care and the hospital, staff, etc., but it is very hard being 1000 miles away from family and friends, neither one working at this time and trying to meet financial obligations back home and rent here in Houston. By the Grace of God, we will get through it. Thanks again!!!