When I went to the Radiotherapy planning appointment, I was introduced to my own personal mask. I was far from comfortable in fact I started having nightmares about this mask clamping me down to the machine . I can tell you while that mask will never be my friend I have learned to tolerate the treatment. My initial worry that having COPD I would really struggle laying on my back and having my face covered. The Radiology team at the Christie in Manchester could not have been more helpful. I was given appointments that did not happen to early in the day, which is when my cough was more persistent. Now I am in my second week of Radiotherapy, so far I have had 8 sessions. To be honest it gets easier each session. I hope this post is helpful to anyone awaiting the same treatment. As an afterthought if your hospital has a Maggies I would recommend a visit to see if you like, if only to get a free brew.
