Hi Dizz zzey,

I was scared to death that i would not be able to handle that mask being claustrophobic as I am. What really, really helped me were the CD's that I made of every favorite tune of mine that I could think of. I made 4 CD's that took me through 35 treatments. The radiation girls, they were the best of the best, would pop in my CD of choice right after they snapped me down and I would go in to my good space, knowing that the next fifteen minutes were saving my life. I would use a nasal inhaler when I started getting stopped up before each treatment and I would take a Lorazepam 1/2 an hour before treatment which really helped too! If you can just try and get as far away as possible in your mind and know that it is a good thing you'll do great. Although I must admit, after my last treatment I hopped off the table, sunk to my knees right there, and was so thankful I got through it. I hugged the radiation girls and we all cried. Oh, and if it's available, see if you can have a cushion put under your knees while going through treatment. It makes it a lot more comfortable.

I wish you the best and it'll be over before you know it.

~ Thankful Girl