Three years ago (yeah) I was given a choice by Moffitt. My RO really didn't want me to get one but he also said I couldn't afford to loose any weight. He also warned of lifelong swallowing problems that one could have if they did not continue to swallow during Tx. Since I had never had the experience of IMRT I knew I was tough enough to make it through without a PEG. Remember I didn't come to this or any site like this until post Tx so that's why this site is SO SO valuable.

David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.