DeniseM: Sounds to me like you have so many positives in preparing for the Rad Tx. It's good that you have a few extra pounds to spare and you're getting meals ready. Plus you have a great caregiver. Before my son started his Rad Tx, I think I was more nervous than he was! But he did just fine. The Rad Room attendants would play whatever music he wanted or he could bring his own. Some people bring audio books to listen to or work out math problems in their head. Or you could work out a decorating plan for remodeling your kitchen. I'm sure the Xanax will help, too. Others just count the # of zaps you hear so you know how close you are to finishing. Your pot roast recipe sounds good. You could probably go over in your head all the steps to making it and pretend you are doing it for a TV special. Wishing you the very best as you start your rad/chemo on Monday! Do let us know how it went and what you did to make it as easy as possible.