Hello, my name is Doug and this is my first post on OCF. Today I began my fight against cancer with my first radiation treatment, the first of 33. I was supposed to also have my first chemo treatment, Erbitux, but it didn't happen due to very poor communication within my medical oncologist's office.

I am quickly finding that staying on top of the numerous medical providers is going to be up to me and my wife if I want treatment to go as planned. There are so many different moving parts, you have to be proactive rather than reactive.

In reviewing posts on the OCF site, I know this will be an invaluable tool to help me along. It is my hope that I can help others as I learn through experience while I make this difficult journey.