Nelie,

I had very similar feelings to yours when I was at about the same stage of radiation. If I thought about how many treatments I still had to go, I was convinced I couldn't do it. I had to use the same tactics that several of the others mentioned -- dealing with one hour or one day at a time, getting through the next meal. Also, since I was still working part-time, I would try to focus a bit on some of my work-related projects (since at least they didn't require physical exertion) and that often helped to take my mind temporarily off of the treatment problems.

Hang in there -- you are not alone in what you are experiencing! Be sure your doctors and nurses are doing everything they can to help with your pain and discomfort.

Cathy