If someone can go with her to doctor appts and take notes and/or record what the doctor says is very helpful. I had my husband and/or my sister go with me to ask questions and record the doctors. I found this helpful because, of course, your head is swimming and you might not get all the information. My nurse recommended Miaderm for the skin as well as Aquaphor. Miaderm is made locally to me but can be purchased on Amazon. It worked well and I am still using it. The Aquaphor was great towards the end when the burn got really bad. Make sure she knows to ask for pain medication during rads as soon as she needs it, as well as lidocaine or Magic Mouthwash so she can drink something. Hopefully she will join us so we can give her love and encouragement!


Diagnosed 11/17 SCC right side of tongue
Surgery 2/18 Partial Glossectomy
Radiation 3/18 - 5/18
Clear PET scan 10/18
Non smoker, occasional alcohol use