Try to maintain a positive attitude (I know its hard) knowing what to expect - plan for the worst side effects - hope for the best. Everyone here has a different story - radiation was no picnic, but compared to others I had it easy... So not everyone suffers immensely, not everyone has it easy - usually people sit somewhere in the middle of that mess. smile but you will get through it. smile read up on this disease - know what should be done and what is standard and this will help you advocate for yourself. Hugs!

Cheryl : Irritation - 2004 BX: 6/2008 : Inflam. BX: 12/10, DX: 12/10 : SCC - LS tongue well dif. T2N1M0. 2/11 hemigloss + recon. : PND - 40 nodes - 39 clear. 3/11 - 5/11 IMRT 33 + cis x2, PEG 3/28/11 - 5/19/11 3 head, 2 chest scans - clear(fingers crossed) HPV-, No smoke, drink, or drugs, Vegan