Welcome to OCF! Im glad you have found our site to help you get thru your upcoming battle. The only scientifically proven ways to cure OC are thru radiation with/without chemo and/or surgery. Our site is dedicated to providing its members with up to date, scientifically proven medical info. While its no walk in the park for most, conventional medical treatments are what will enable you to eliminate the cancer.

If you havent already done so, get a complete blood panel including thyroid and testosterone (if you are male). See your dentist to have a thorough check up and any questionable teeth removed now. Also get flouride trays made for when you are doing your treatments. Write down any friends and relatives who offer their assistance. When the time comes you will have some helpers to give you a hand. Last tip...eat! Have all your favorites and even desserts. You will probably lose weight and if you are slim to begin with it will be so much harder on you so eat and try to bulk up now.

Best wishes with everything!!!

Christine
SCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44
2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07
-65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr
Clear PET 1/08
4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I
surg 4/16/08 clr marg
215 HBO dives
3/09 teeth out, trismus
7/2/09 recur, Stg IV
8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy
3wks medicly inducd coma
2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit
PICC line IV antibx 8 mo
10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg
OC 3x in 3 years
very happy to be alive smile