Deb, I noticed that Bill had his Peg tube in for three months after treatment. Did he have trouble eating right away? The Peg tube nurse told us that they could remove the tube when Richard went a month without using it. I'm assuming that it is a gradual process to be able to get enough nutrition by mouth after treatment ends. I'm so glad our RO insisted on the tube. Also, what type of follow up tests did Bill have? I know we will both be very nervous about the first tests after treatment ends. Thanks for all your feedback. Geri