Welcome to OCF! Glad you have found this site to help you with being your fiancee's caregiver. Oral cancer is no walk in the park, but not every patient has a rough time. Best thing to remember is everyone is different and will respond in their own unique way with everything, medicines, procedures, etc.

Here are some important tips to help get him thru the upcoming treatments....

Not everyone suffers, some patients will sail right thru their treatments. Good nutrition and hydration are what makes the difference. Every single day take in at least 2500 calories and 48 oz of water. I know it sounds like alot but its not when your body is fighting both cancer and the effects of treatments, calories are burned up at an amazing rate.

Before you begin, make sure to have a full blood count done including thyroid. This is very important as most patients will end up taking thyroid meds down the road (myself included).

Anyone who offers to help, write down their name and number. Tell the person you will let them know what they can do when the time comes. Now is not the time to let pride stand in the way of getting people to help. You will need help, everyone does so get used to the idea of having helpers. Its a hard idea to adjust to for some, as they are very independent. It wasnt easy for me as I had no caregiver and was accustomed to doing everything by myself as I was a single mother raising my children alone. I was also a bit stubborn which isnt a good thing when fighting cancer.

Get a full dental check up including extracting any questionable teeth. A flouride tray should be made as well.

Best wishes with everything!!