My appointment to have my mask fitted is on Tuesday. The radiotherapy is getting closer. Time, however, seems to be moving at a glacial pace. Yet, in reality, I was officially diagnosed 12 days ago, so they are moving along quickly. It's just me that seems to be moving slowly. I keep repeating in my head that three experts have told me this cancer is highly treatable.
Steve
Add another expert who says not treatable but CURABLE
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
Hi. Having the mask fitted is a strange experience. The malleable mash feels like a warm flannel. The staff press it to fit all the contours of your face & neck then it stays in place as it cools & hardens.
It definitely slows down time as you wait for the treatment process to get underway. Put your faith in the process, I am 7 months post treatment & happy to answer any questions you may have.
Steve
Another expert I am 220 week curable. Happily living my life sat in a ferry rocking inti Portsmouth after 9 weeks in Spain. Riding my bike every day mountain walking.
Living a great life. Cancer does not and will never define me. Treatment is hard I can’t lie but one day at a time you’ll get there
Hazel xx
Hazel aka RadioactiveRaz
My blog is www.radioactiveraz.wordpress.com HPV 16+ tonsil cancer Now 6 years post treatment. 35 radiotherapy 2 chemo T2N2NM.Happily getting on with living always happy to help
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