Boy, I forgot about peg tube plug ups! Had a few of those myself and it is no fun monkeying around with the tube trying to unplug it either. One of the things that my oncology nurse did tell me though was to fill my tube up about once every two weeks with a cup of coke a cola. Coke being what it is actually was supposed to clean the tube and help it remain unclogged. I used the coke but still had a few episodes where the tube would plug up. I do think some of my problems with the tube occured because I always tried to "feed" too fast. Take your time when eating, and like Brian says, remember to rise well. Sincerely, Donna


SCC first time 1989, with a diagnoses of 'cancer in situ' removed lesion, no other treatments.
SCC recurrence 1997 of tongue and floor of the mouth. Stage III /IV Hemmiglossectomy (removed over 60% of tongue/ floor of the mouth), free flap, modified neck, RAD and Chemo(cisplatin, 5fu) simutainously.
Cancer free 6, yes, six, years!