I don't know if this was mentioned to you or not yet, but getting fitted for dental protection trays is also important before you start treatment. Was a peg tube also mentioned? I waited to long because of stupidity and almost died of dehydration over a weekend. DON'T wait get it done prior to feeling exhausted and in pain. Maria G

Maria 33 when diagnosed with SCC, partial glossectomy with skin graph from thigh,rt side nodes removed,ten nodes positive, PEG, 30 RAD tx, 1998. Scans clean.30 HBO tx-Massive dental work 07-08, ORN present 2009.