I got a diploma too. My tech's were such cool people. This one very cute girl used to set up my mask and take it off. Every single day she would put it in place and say "perfect" then she would come in and take it off and say "good job". EVERY single time. I don't know if someone had told her to try to do this or if she invented it but for some strange reason I found it very helpful and comforting. Sherry, I know folks are going to freak out on me for doing this but do yourself a favor and do some homework on something called Manuka Honey. It's not proven helpful (YET), but I am convinced that it prevented me from getting ANY mouth sores until my TX was finished. AND...most importantly, ask your Dr. first. You will get through this. I know you're scared. You wiull find streangh. You will learn tons. No matter what you decide to do as far as treatments, doctors, hospitals, etc... one thing you will NEVER need a second opinion on it which website/forum to turn to for help and support. You have already found us. So... welcome.