What to expect with G-tube during cancer treatment?

A G-tube can be a vital tool during intensive cancer treatment, providing essential nutrition when eating becomes difficult or impossible. Many patients find that while the G-tube feels overwhelming at first, it often becomes exactly what you described - a security blanket that helps maintain strength during challenging treatments. Others in this community may have similar experiences to share about managing nutrition support during their cancer journey.

The PEG tube has saved my life! With oral cancer, I cannot eat anything after each of 3 surgeries. I'm going on 3 months without anything but water taken through the mouth. I will have another surgery in 2 months, which will correct this problem. I tried to tough it out without the tube, but immediately started losing weight, and especially muscle. Hey, everybody! Take in A LOT of protein, the repair nutrient!! Power to the tube!!! 💪 Good luck, Steven!!

Barbara’s am totally peg tube dependent for 5 years. I lost 50 pounds the first year stable done then .

Wishing you both well Barbara and Joe! I suppose I regained about 30-40 % of my taste buds back but still have a limited diet. Many foods taste way too salty, fruits very little taste recognition. Still remain grateful for what I do have left. I am now 1-1/2 years from treatments. I struggled with hydration during treatments but now drink water with ease. Please keep sharing and caring 🙏❤️

Good luck with you surgery Barbara!

Steven, Thank you for your message. My next surgery will be easy, compared to my last 3. This time, they are going to patch the huge hole between my nasal cavity and palate. As it is, some of what goes in my mouth... you can guess... comes out of my nose!! 😣 Very unpleasant. There is "no detectable Cancer" at this time. I am very happy about that, however long it lasts. Stay strong! Best wishes to you and our friends in this community. Barbara

Joe, do you have to get the PEG TUBE replaced very often?