A Helping Hand  Taking control of eating problems with tube
feeding  Types of Feeding Tubes illustration A nasogastric tube
or a "dobhoff tube" is a small, thin tube that is inserted
through the nose and down into the stomach or small intestine. A
gastrostomy (or "PEG") tube or a jejunostomy (or "J") tube is
placed surgically and is often used when feedings are going to
be required for two months or more. All these tubes are
temporary and are removed when they are no longer needed.  By
Nancy Burke, R.D., Joan Daniels, R.D., and Danielle Karsies,
R.D., M.S. University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center
Dietitians  Think of any celebration, and the first thing that
probably comes to mind is food. The aroma, taste and texture of
food give us pleasure and satisfaction -- but cancer and its
treatment can temporarily interfere with our ability to enjoy
it.  Some people with cancer may experience loss of appetite or
taste. Others may not be able to eat because of a blockage or
pain when swallowing. No one wants