Grace,

I'm sorry to hear what you and your husband have been through in the past several months. Unfortunately, this kind of cancer is hitting younger and younger people, including those that many doctors think are outside the "risk pool". The important thing right now is to make sure your husband gets expert care for his ongoing treatment, especially in light of the aggressive way the tumors seem to be multiplying. Is his medical team at a major cancer center that deals with oral cancer cases on a daily basis? You can find a list of them under "Other Resources" on this website. If you're not at one of these, I would strongly suggest that you get a second opinion from one ASAP.

Many of us here have been through radiation, and it IS tough, but it can be done with plenty of attention to things like daily nutrition requirements, plenty of hydration, and managing signs of fatigue and/or pain. Do you have family or friends nearby that can help with some of your routine tasks to help free up some time for you as you get through this?

Feel free to post your questions here -- there are lots of us who have dealt with this disease in one form or another and can share our experiences and suggestions.

Cathy