The mask was very tight for me as well and the tech alleviated the pressure by cutting out the nose. Guess it wasn't needed to keep the thing in place, and it gave me much relief. You might ask about it. Good luck to you both!

David 2
SCC of occult origin 1/09 (age 55)| Stage III TXN1M0 | HPV 16+, non-smoker, moderate drinker | Modified radical neck dissection 3/09 | 31 days IMRT finished 6/09 | Hit 15 years all clear in 6/24 | Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome kicked in a few years after treatment and has been progressing since | Prostate cancer diagnosis 10/18