RT's remark re teeth is soooo wrong. Patients that need dental work should have it done pre radiation. Patients that have good teeth protect them and their gums as much as possible during and post Tx and do NOT have them pulled just because they are facing radiation.

Don't worry about the tight fitting mask. For about 30 mins after the early rad sessions I looked like I had been hit in the face with a tennis racket. Then I lost weight and the mask was loose. Some loose so much weight they get a new mask.

David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.