Welcome to OCF, Vernon! Sorry you are dealing with oral cancer but Im glad you found our forum. We will help you get thru the nest few months.

Here is a list of foods that have a smoother texture and are less spicy. They should be easier for you to eat during and after your treatments.

List of Easy to East Foods.

I cant stress enough how important your intake is. Its the one thing you can control. It is also what will determine how hard this journey is for you. Every single day from today thru at least the first year after you finish rads you need to hit these minimums. EVER SINGLE DAY! No skimping one day thinking you can make it up the next as that quickly turns into a cycle of playing "catch up", which never happens. Every day even if you have to push yourself, take in at least 2500 calories and 48-60 oz of water. Water is especially important with getting chemo to flush it from your body to avoid kidney damage. The day before, on chemo day and the day after push your water intake a little higher. I know the hospital gives you fluids with chemo but the extra water is still a good idea. You can also get a prescription from your doc for hydration in the chemo lab a few times a week. This helps you to feel much better.

Hang in there, this battle can be a rough one but we are in your corner and will help you every step of the way.