Welcome to OCF, Greg! Im sorry you have been given the OC diagnosis but Im glad you have found our forum to help you get thru the upcoming battle.

There will be so many things to do before you begin treatments. Make sure to have a full blood workup done including testosterone and thyroid levels. Get a thorough dental check up and take care of any questionable teeth, get flouride trays made. Anyone you talk to about your condition who offers their assistance, tell them when the time comes you will let them know how they can help. Make sure you make a list of everyone with their contact info. This could come in handy down the road.

For right now focus on eating all your favorite foods. your sense of taste and ability to swallow may make eating difficult for a while so eat now. Dont worry about gaining weight, eat everything and have dessert too. Most patients undergo substantial weight loss during their treatments so bulking up is a good plan.

Hang in there! I know its scary, the unknown always is. We will help guide you thru everything so stick with us.