Everyone responds to treatment differently Katie and I recommend you read the stories on this forum to get an idea as to what to expect.

This does not mean you will actually experience these symptoms but it does allow you to keep calm if they do occur.

My tip to you is to bulk up as much weight as possible STARTING NOW as stocking up and making sure you get enough nutrition is the #1 most important part of going through treatment.

The next is to keep your emotions in check and stay vigilant and strong as unlike surgery, treatment spans over many many weeks and often takes the better of you not only physically but mentally and spiritually as well.

Wishing you all the best with your journey ahead


6/8/12: Wife 33y/o with no risk dx with Stage IVa SCC L of Tongue(T4aN2bM0)
3/9/12: Induced birth @ 36 weeks - Baby Hunter!
11/9/12: OP - 3/4 Partial Gloss, Radical ND & Tongue Rec.
24/10/12: 33xRad + 7xChemo
7/12/12: Tx complete
21/3/13 & 21/6/13: NED
24/7/13: SCC in Lungs - OP: Lobectomy (VATS)
29/1/14 passed away