Welcome to OCF! You found the best place for info and support. We will help you get thru this

Im so glad you are going to MD Anderson! Thats one of the countrys top treatment centers. Its been scientifically proven that patients treated at CCCs fare much better than those treated at other facilities. For some its not an option but for those where it is, thats the best route to go.

From my understanding IMRT is what most of us here have had. There are a very few who have had other types of rads. This is another reason why a second opinion is so important. You do not want to be on the receiving end of antiquated methods.

You will have a flurry of appointments and seem to always be running here and there. Once you decide on your treatment plan and start, everything will settle into a routine.

If you havent already made a dental appointment, do so right away. If going to MD Anderson, Im pretty sure they have a dental oncology section. Ask about this, its important to see a dentist who is familiar with treating OC patients (surprisingly many arent). You will want to have flouride trays made and any teeth that are questionable pulled at least a couple weeks prior to starting rads.

Start rounding up your friends and family. Write down names and contact info for anyone offering their assistance. Tell them when the time comes you will let them know how they can help. Sadly, not all your current contacts will hang around til the end of your treatments. Some people arent able to be there when someone close is facing their own mortality. Ive lost some very close friends and worse relatives who ran for the hills when I got sick. Hopefully this wont happen to you.

Best wishes!