In addition to what has been said, OCF has great page links for the complications of treatments covering just about every topic.

http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/complications/

Similarly, I like to break down treatments into several areas for my compliance, some of which, if not all, relate to one another, in order to get through treatments. A dysfunction in one area sometimes can cause a domino effect, and affect all

Adequate nutrition and hydration
Impeccable Oral Care
Neck Skin Care
Pain Control
Mucocitis Control
Infection Control
Dry mouth/Rope Mucus
Nause and Vomiting Control
Adequate Sleep/Rest
Light Exercise, Walking, Meditation,Yoga
Support, Assistance, Anxiety Care
Energy Conservation
Caretaker Care/Support



10/09 T1N2bM0 Tonsil
11/09 Taxo Cisp 5-FU, 6 Months Hosp
01/11 35 IMRT 70Gy 7 Wks
06/11 30 HBO
08/11 RND PNI
06/12 SND PNI LVI
08/12 RND Pec Flap IORT 12 Gy
10/12 25 IMRT 50Gy 6 Wks Taxo Erbitux
10/13 SND
10/13 TBO/Angiograph
10/13 RND Carotid Remove IORT 10Gy PNI
12/13 25 Protons 50Gy 6 Wks Carbo
11/14 All Teeth Extract 30 HBO
03/15 Sequestromy Buccal Flap ORN
09/16 Mandibulectomy Fib Flap Sternotomy
04/17 Regraft hypergranulation Donor Site
06/17 Heart Attack Stent
02/19 Finally Cancer Free Took 10 yrs