Hello, Linda. First of all, know that everyone is scared going in. You can be happy that you are being treated at a first class facility. I was also very frightened of the unknown, and prepared for horrors that my creative mind conjured up. To my great surprise, while it is not a cake walk, it was nowhere near as terrible as I had expected.

First, go here: http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/facts/radiation.htm

And read the entire section. Many of your questons will be answered. Where you are right now, there is nothing better than factual information, which this is.

Lots people will share their experiences with you. Every single one of us reacts differently, so you really will just have to wait and see. If you have chemotherapy also, that adds another dimension to what you will experience.

During the course of your treatment, as questions arise, be sure to come back and post them here, as there will always be someone, and usually several people, who have experienced the same thing and can provide the answers you need.

Right now, just take a deep breath, know that radiation is doable, and read the section of this site with the information you need.

You can do this!

Joanna