Worried about starting radiotherapy

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I am about to start 6 weeks radiotherapy and chemo for my tongue scc hpv+ cancer.  The oncologist painted a really bad picture of the side effects of radiotherapy and said I need a PEG fitted before I start as I won't be able to swallow or eat or anything. He has really got me worried.   Can anyone tell me how bad it really is please, I am all over the place.  I have an overactive gag reflex apparently, and I should expect hell on earth from what he said.  What have others experienced?  I am really worried about this treatment now.    Thanks a lot.