I got fitted with a "radiation mask" this morning. This is a plastic fabric mesh that was soaked in water and then "form fitted" over my face and neck, while I lay on my back on the "table". The mesh stiffened in place as it dried and there are multiple clamps which attach to the "table" so that I can be precisely positioned for each radiation treatment.
I continue to call the Hematology Oncology department (Chemo) to get the Med Port Installation scheduled. I was advised today that the "order" has been placed and I should be called by tomorrow at noon with the schedule.
Assuming things go as planned, I will start Chemo and Radiation Therapies on Monday, January 7.
Similar to being fitted for a tux? Well, maybe not! Sounds like everything is going according to plan.
ReplyDeleteProbably more like what an actor feels like when a prosthetic face is being built for them. You get this wet, gloopy thing on you that is "form fit" and you sit there quietly, completely still while it sets. The complete immobility was very creepy to me -- near panic inducing -- but I managed. I will have to manage that same feeling every single weekday for 7 weeks as immobility is the whole point of the mask -- to hold my head/neck in a precise location for the computer-controlled lasers/x-rays or whatever are producing the radiation.
ReplyDeleteHow long are you attached to the table each time?
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