Julie -

Glad you've found the website. Sorry for the reason. Christine provided a great deal of relevant details associated with treatment and based on your response it seems as though you and your husband are aware of and addressed most of them. You will be receiving a lot of information from your doctors / nurses. Its always a good idea to ask questions if something isn't clear.

I would add the following -
Make a comfortable space for your husband during treatments and the recovery that will follow. Extra pillows / blankets / etc. Make a space for his meds close to where he will be spending his time. Consider separate beds. (His sleep will be very inconsistent and you will need your rest as well.) In a very short period of time, his favorite foods will no longer be appealing, so you will need to stock up on some type of nutritional supplement, ensure or other.) Sometimes even the smell of food can cause an adverse effect.

Stay strong and alert. Do not be afraid to ask questions. But also be aware that your husband may need some space to deal with the emotional and mental strains that treatments can cause. Keep a positive attitude!

Good Luck


1997 SCC Tumor on tongue - Partial Gloss
1997 Met to Lymph
Radical Neck Dissection / 2nd Partial Gloss
6 weeks chemo and radiation
Brachytherapy
2011 Stroke
2014 Recurrence SCC at Base of Tongue / Hemi-gloss
Free Flap reconstr from thigh
PEG Tube
Radiation
Permanent Issues with speech and swallowing
2018 - Bleeding throat / mouth
2019 - Bleeding throat / mouth
2019 - 3rd diag Cancer SCC Base of mouth / jawbone
2019 - Aug remove portion of jaw / right pec det / free flap closure and tongue