Brian-
Such a great idea! I remember the first day I met the oral surgeon and he gave me about 5 minutes to decide between 2 different surgeries. My decision was based on the fact that the more invasive surgery would be a month away because the team was on vacation - I went with the less invasive surgery because it could be scheduled in a week. Looking back I wish I had known about this site or that someone would have given me a book when they first said "cancer." You don't even know the importance of your decisions or what questions you should be asking!

Tips I remember - The importance of stretching your mouth open and practicing swollowing during your weeks of radiation. It is sad to be healed enough to finally eat and then not be able to open your mouth wide enough to get the food in!
Starting physical therapy early in treatment with lymphatic message will keep movement in the neck, soften the neck tissue and help with swelling.
Using a contour shaped pillow when you can finally lie down to sleep again! - Kris