Alex set himself the task of predicting where the machine would go next and then when it would go there. By the end of 35 treatments, he could close his eyes and open them again, knowing exactly where the machine would be. Concentrating on a task or making it a game, keeps the mind off whatever fears and phobias you may be battling.

I must admit though - the music sounds like much more fun to me (unless it is underground New York punk - Alex's idea of music).

The ring to wring also sounds good - I could use that when I am on the phone to bureaucratic public servants who follow procedure no matter how illogical or irrelevant!!

but the winner might be Xanax plus attitude. Hopefully you will come to a point where you know you and that machine are kicking that cancer and the 20 minutes each day represents life over death.