Hi there, Larry's daughter. Let me reassure you that the overnight PEG feeding literally saved me from starvation. I couldn't tolerate syringe feeding (too much, too fast) and had to use a very slow feeding rate, almost 24/7. Even with it, I lost too much weight. Do get your dad hooked up so his body can enjoy some regular nutrition! That little pump is amazing. We're so lucky to have the opportunity to use it. Please let us know how it's working out, okay? We're thinking of you and your dad, and praying that the overnight method works great for him.

Non-smoker non-drinker, 50 when diagnosed 9/11/06 stage IV scc of oropharnyx, malignant lymph nodes both sides of neck. Cause=HPV16. Daily chemo & daily IMRT for 7 weeks. In 2 clinical trials at Johns Hopkins, good results. Peg tube out March 07. Update September 2014: gratefully in good health!