As David mentioned, a nasal tube is a better option as its not painful , only thing is it looks odd , i donno whether its temporary thing cause my dads having it since past 2 months now.

- Avinash
My Father,
Age 59, T2N1M0, Stage 3, smoker left 5 years back, casual drinker , NACT with TAXOL +5FU+Cisplatin x 2, and 70 Gy in 35# from 03/10/08 to 04/26/08, no surgery, After Chemo cycles tumor reduced 60%,
Cancer Free now !