Hello everyone, sorry I kind of disappeared for a couple days. I had dentist appointments to get filled for my fluoride trays and I had my radiation simulation and a lot of family wanted to see me. I start radiation tomorrow. IMRT 15-17 minute sessions Monday - Friday for 7 weeks. I believe they said 38 treatments. Or was it 33? Let's just say 6.5 - 7.5 weeks.

The simulation was so uncomfortable. Stiff table, mask molded tightly to your face, have to stay completely still. I'm so glad I'm not claustrophobic. I'm not even sure someone with that fear would be able to go through with it. They said the simulation was perfect, so I guess I did pretty well with not moving. I'm definitely not looking forward to the next year of my life, let alone just the radiation treatments. I know it's going to be a long road to recovery. I've been stuffing my face full of delicious food since it's likely that I won't be able to eat from the side effects. Of course there is the chance that I am one of the lucky ones who avoids too many serious side effects but just in case, I'm enjoying it while I can.

I had a question if anyone has been through it. My dentist scheduled a teeth cleaning for the 31st, which will be a week and a half into radiation, and I know that the radiation will make my teeth sensitive. I was just wondering if the teeth cleaning is going to be a bit uncomfortable because of the radiation?