Hi
I am 55 years old and have just had 2 operations and have had 1/2 of my tongue removed.
This the first time I have ever used a forum to discuss my anxiety's , today I was supposed to have my first radiation treatment , what a disaster to say the least.
I could not stand putting the tongue depresser with a cut off 15mm barrell from a syringe for breathing my mouth and then putting on the mask, I ended up a little upset and left without any treatment taking place.

I am going to try again tomorrow , but after reading so much , I can't understand why I have to use the tongue depresser , hoping my RO will not make me use it after seeing him before the treatment takes place, the wonderful nurses are recommending some medication to calm me down.

This is a great site and I hope to get strength for you other users, just writing this post is helping.

Best wishes to all.