Angelia, I think you'll be all right after the first few sessions. My doctor let me take some Xanax to calm my nerves before treatment, and that worked great -- just zoned out and watched the big machine move around my head. If you focus on your "out breaths" it can really help, too.

Remember, too, that the techs will be watching you the entire time. If you feel panicked, you can raise your hand and they'll come in and un-snap you very quickly.

Visualize those rays cooking away your cancer cells one by one -- it's all for a good cause!

You can do it!