Today I finally had my 1st of 35 radiation treatments. It takes 25 minutes just to radiate me after they get me ready. Previously they said I would only be under rad. 15 minutes. "It didn't hurt a bit," but the mask they made me feels to tight at the neck area in the front. I told them it was and they shaved a bit off but I still feel choked and my pulse bumping against it. And I have developed a headache of which I normally never have. However, if it has to be done, then let's get it done. Thank you all for the information you have given me, Couldn't help but be nervous. Angel

EZJim, I didn't even get to go last night as they didn't get the machine fixed until late. lol Angel


SCC left tonsil, tonsillectomy with additional tissue removed 06/10/08, a few teeth on top left side removed 09/05/08,recurrence before treatment started at BOT and tonsil area, 35 IMRT treatments began 10/15/08, and Cisplatin IV (began10/16/08) weekly for duration of radiation.