Sherri,

My best to your mom and you as she goes through this regimen. My sister had anxiety issues too, the mask fit tightly and caused pain because of location of tumor. She would take 1 mg of ativan about an hour before treatment, along with zofran and morphine. The zofran was to counteract the nausea from the daily amifostine shots (to reduce dry mouth after all radiation completed). She discontinued the shots after 3 weeks as she usually vomited after half an hour and feared vomiting during the radiation. The most important part is to be there or be sure someone is there for your mom during this whole ordeal. I'll keep you in my thoughts.

Nancy