Welcome to OCF! You have found the best place to get info and support for oral cancer. Im sorry if you are scared by the things you read here. By reading this site, you will find important info you should know so you can better advocate for yourself. I know a cancer diagnosis is scary, most of us are afraid of the upcoming unknown things that we are going to face weather we want to or not. You are in the right place, we have been where you are and will help you.

You are probably very busy with appointments right now. Before you begin treatments you should have a complete dental exam with flouride trays made. You should also have a full blood work done including thyroid and testosterone levels. These things are very important.

One of the biggest things to do to help yourself get thru this easier would be something that is within your control, your intake. Every single day, starting now you should be taking in a minimum of 2500 calories and 48-60+ oz of water. These numbers are DAILY MINIMUMS. I cant stress enough how important this is, it will make a huge difference in how well you do. Starting now and continuing thru until a year after you finish rads, let these numbers be your daily goals.

Stick with us and we will help get you thru the upcoming rough weeks. It isnt easy to battle this cancer. Hopefully you will be one of the lucky ones who sails right thru. Believe me, if I can do it so can you!!!

Best wishes!!!