Welcome to OCF! You have found the best source for info and support to help get you thru your husbands upcoming battle. Stick with us and we will help you with your husband every step of the way.
As far as the doctor you mentioned, this site really cant recommend one doc over another. We can only suggest going to a major comprehensive cancer center (CCC) and seeking the best medical care you can. Below is a list of CCC's. They are the countries top hospitals to treat cancer. The CCC facilities all use a team based approach where the specialists get together so everyone is on the same page. If you cant get to a CCC, there is also a list of the top US hospitals. Look for a teaching hospital or university hospital. Find the best medical care you can and get a second opinion.
CCC list US News Best Hospitals List There are so many appointments and tests to do before starting treatments. Your husband will want to see his dentist for a thorough check up and to make molds of his teeth to make flouride trays. Get it taken care of prior to starting radiation treatments. You also should have him get a full blood work up including thyroid and testosterone counts.
His intake must become the main priority starting right now until at the very least he hits one year post rads anniversary. Every single day you should be taking in a minimum of 2500 calories and 48-64 oz of water. His body is compromised at this time so it burns calories at an incredible rate. During recovery you will need to rebuild your body so it needs extra calories to do so. This is something you cant skimp on. Not even for one day as it quickly turns into a downward spiraling cycle which ends with malnutrition and dehydration, both are not fun.
Anyone who offers their assistance, take down their name and number. Tell them when the time comes when you need help you will let them know what they can do. Being a caregiver is a difficult job juggling so many things at once. You may need a hand with picking up prescriptions from the pharmacy, doing a load of laundry, helping you with light housekeeping or even driving him to treatments.
Its a long road but you both will get thru it. Feel free to ask us any questions you might think of. We will help you as much as possible, you're family now.
Best wishes!