Had a nasal tube the first 24-48 hours after the partial glossectomy, ok for that but I couldn't imagine having one for several weeks. I was one of those that went without PEG tube, wound up in the hospital getting fed by IV for a week on about week 6 of RAD. Nasal tube might have been more handy at that time than having been feed by IV and getting all my veins torn up. The main source of pain was the radiaton to my tongue, even water hurt like heck. Throat hurt also, but that was livable as long as I stuck with soft food/soups.

One thing that came up talking to others that went without PEG and some that had Peg, is to remember to try and wean yourself off as soon as possible. Seen some people on it for several months probably longer than they needed to be.

Bob

SCC Tongue, stage IV diagnosed Sept, 2002, 1st radical neck dissection left side in Sept, followed by RAD/Chemo. Discovered spread to right side nodes March 2003, second radical neck dissection April, followed by more RAD/Chemo.