I want to make sure that the wrong message isn't being sent out. The vast majority of people with a PEG don't get infections and don't have swallowing problems. I have read of some people on here that have swallowing problems and they DID NOT have a PEG. I've read of some people on here that
Just trying to keep it balanced and not scare anyone away from what may be a needed PEG tube.
Minnie

SCC Left Mandible. Jaw replaced with bone from leg. Neck disection, 37 radiation treatments. Recurrence 8-28-07, stage 2, tongue. One third of tongue removed 10-4-07. 5-23-08 chemo started for tumor behind swallowing passage, Our good friend and much loved OCF member Minnie has been lost to the disease (RIP 10-29-08). We will all miss her greatly.