AnnK, most people experience some difficulty during radiation. I, for one, would definitely recommend you get a peg. Perhaps you won't need to use it, but it's like having good brakes on your car- they are there if you need them. Were you unhappy with the peg during your 1st recovery? I don't mean this last part in a scary or mean way, but to me, there is no such thing as a "small recurrance" of cancer. Best wishes. Amy