Radiation masks

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So on a lighter note, I am wondering whether people kept their radiation masks, and what they did with them? 

  • Hi Rachael S

    Mine is Ellie she’s in my living room been experimenting with flowers but she’s not finished ….not sure how she will end up looking as I keep changing my mind but,she reminds me of all the support I got to get through the experience.

    I love the creativity people have shown with their Masks and I also appreciate that we are all different My Dad tried to burn his in our garden it took foreverJoy.

    All the best

    Debbie

  • Hi Rachel, 

    I took mine home (Xena warrior princess). She sits proudly in my bedroom. The radiotherapy team at Guy’s were so amazing and actually made my whole experience a good one.
    My mask is unique to me and my memory of a very different summer 2024Blush

  • Very healthy attitude Blush

    • This is amazing. I love it. Reminds me of Blodeuwedd, the Owl Goddess! 
  • NO!  Horrible thing, I never wanted to see it again! Grin

    September 2022 aged 63 diagnosed with HPV associated SCC base of tongue T4 N2 M0. Chemo & radiotherapy for 6 weeks ending Nov 2022. Now over 2 years all clear. See my profile for longer story

  • Reminds me of Blodeuwedd

    Now why doesn't that surprise me Wink

    By the way, do you live in Wales, Rachael?

    Dani 

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  • I have mine at home.  Now in the loft, but the grandchildren were fascinated and enjoyed playing with it.  I have a few other medical bits that have been in me in the loft also.  When my wife goes out shopping in the next few days I am going to recover it from the loft and decorate it with Christmas lights.  I think is appropriate as it was made for me on the last working day before Christmas last year. 

    I may well be spending this Christmas in hospital when she get home and sees itRofl

    Peter
    See my profile for more details of my convoluted journey
  • Brought mine home with me, not even really sure why.

    Quickly realised there wasn't much space for it in the house and we don't have a garage so it ended up in the landfill waste within a couple of weeks. 

  • Thanks Rachael 

    Please send a picture of yours if you decide to do  something with it .

    Debbie

  • No, totally opposite side of the country, in farthest East Anglia! Lowestoft ! I do love Wales though!