 "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 837 | Rick,
I'm not sure whether the lack of a mask would have made a difference. My understanding is that masks weren't even in use when I had radiation (I know I was never given the option), but the treatment still turned out to be pretty effective for me. I suspect it's along the lines of what Rosie said about some tumors being more resistant.
Cathy
Tongue SCC (T2M0N0), poorly differentiated, diagnosed 3/89, partial glossectomy and neck dissection 4/89, radiation from early June to late August 1989
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