Jenifer,

I am glad that your husband is doing better. Sorry he had to go through this for so long.

The PEG tube is an aid to getting proper nutrition and liquids into the body. NO one has ever said not to swallow. I was told to drink something everyday to keep throat open.

Radiation does cause scare tissues, which can narrow the throat. I recently had a dilation of the esophagus just to widen the scared area. I feel the PEG is very important while going through treatment. It is also very important to keep swallowing as well.

take care,
Diane