Hi: from Swift Current, Canada
I would highly recommend the PEG tube. For the small discomfort of insertion and removal, the benefits far outweigh the detriments. Prior to my treatments taking place I was a slim 6'2 168 lb 47 year old male. Even with the tube, I dropped 24 lbs , but am gaining the weight back now. I used the tube for the last 2 weeks of radiation and for the 2 weeks after completion. I am now happy to report I am eating anything and everything. I am new to this site ( wished I had found it sooner)and have found it a wealth of information and comfort. I have SCC III, Right tonsil ( removed) T3nomo. I had 3 cisplatin chemos and 35 rad treatments. Although only a month or so removed from treatment, I am cominbg back to my old self.

Doug A