Laurie and Vickie M

did your parents experience any problems during the 3 and 4 years on the tube. Has it been replaced or malfunctioned at all during this time? Does he pump feed or syringe? Any info would be appreciated? I have hear long term peg tube use can be troublesome. Thanks for any feedback.

Jim W. DX and treated May 1997 stage 4 tonsil cancer 40 radiation 2X daily at the same time 8 weeks IV chemo cocktail 5 types on 5 days off 2 days refuesed neck resection. 10 years clear now swallow function ceased May 07 after pneumonia.