Denise, I admire your courage. You've been through a lot and you're bearing it with grace and humor. The last is very important!

There are plenty of people here who can give you great advice on preparing for rads and chemo. Many, including me, will tell you to eat as much as you're able to to before the treatment starts. Also to get a thyroid baseline now so you'll have something to compare it to later, as radiation can mess with that. Plus of course to see a dentist for an evaluation of the health of your teeth, as rads will affect salivary function - to a degree specific to each of us.

Keep asking questions. Sounds to me you're in good hands.

My thoughts are with you.

David 2
SCC of occult origin 1/09 (age 55)| Stage III TXN1M0 | HPV 16+, non-smoker, moderate drinker | Modified radical neck dissection 3/09 | 31 days IMRT finished 6/09 | Hit 14 years all clear in 6/23 | Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome kicked in a few years after treatment and has been progressing since | Prostate cancer diagnosis 10/18