Nelie,

While much of my radiation experience has become a distant memory, one thing that still stands out in my mind was how helpful the techs were -- it had evidently been drummed into all of them that a key part of their job was making sure the patients were as comfortable as possible during each treatment, given the circumstances. If your techs haven't been taught this, they need to learn it - fast!

Regarding your lack of communication from the radiation oncologist: Is your medical oncologist more responsive? Can he/she intervene with the other doctor on your behalf? Over the years, my medical oncologist has been very willing to "nudge" other doctors if he feels they may be dropping the ball in one way or the other.

Cathy