The medical and radiation oncologist are aware that he has not taken in any nutrition. From the start, the doctors have urged my husband to get the peg but ultimately it is HIS decision. They said they would allow him to lose up to 10% of his body weight before refusing to treat him further. That would have been close to 28 lbs which he has surpassed. They made an appointment fo rhim last week to get it placed which he did not keep. For the doctors to say they will not continue to treat is basically music to his ears. Solves his dilemma of not returning for the last 4.

David; thank you for your suggestion. I plan on pursuing it further with the doctor on tomorrow. (BTW its a NG tube - not a J tube)

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I read them all to my husband.