Eric,

You're not whining - an hour is an awful long time on the table with that damn plastic girdle (as I came to see the mask) encompassing your head and face. Although my time on the table was short in comparison (10-15 minutes) I found that I usually fell asleep! I guess I was just so tired from all the treatments that I didn't need any additional meds to get me through it. But if meds is what it takes to get through being strapped down for an hour, then go for it. I also think the CDs would be a nice distraction. I also had cisplatin and compared to radiation that, for me, was a picnic in the park (so to speak). Hang in there and I'll be pulling for you.

Nancy