I have my mask - very odd experience, but not bad. I've requested eye holes - fingers crossed! He did say we'll do our best but it can affect the integrity of the mask. I nodded and said - okay but I'd really like them!
Postman delivered a letter just before I left for hospital today with my start date and it is now confirmed as Monday 27 June. I did originally receive a booking call for 20th June (and was posted a green appointment card with my 2 chemo days on) but the radiographer confirmed 27th when I saw him today. Quite relieved as I didn't feel ready to start next Monday and still have my follow up dental check to be confirmed (feels fully healed to me already) so I think there was just too much to fit in this week.
So the countdown has begun. I'm glad it's not starting this coming Monday as I wouldn't be psychologically ready I don't think - always had a hunch it would be 27th. Also, it means that next week I'm free to go to my son's first sports day and his concert - we've had nothing since covid and now they're all coming together 
The other bit of luck is that the 1st (of 2) cisplatin days is not on the 1st day (Monday) but on Wednesday, which will give me a bit of time getting used to the RT first.
Helen x
Oh yes, I love double cream with Christmas pudding! And the more gravy on everything the better
Postman delivered a letter just before I left for hospital today with my start date and it is now confirmed as Monday 27 June. I did originally receive a booking call for 20th June (and was posted a green appointment card with my 2 chemo days on) but the radiographer confirmed 27th when I saw him today. Quite relieved as I didn't feel ready to start next Monday and still have my follow up dental check to be confirmed (feels fully healed to me already) so I think there was just too much to fit in this week.
Good news you have some time. I'd have been surprised if they could do the planning that quickly anyway.
A little delay has no impact. I was nearly six weeks between mask and RT. Just not enough capacity at Swansea so had to wait my turn.
Enjoy your week off
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
Hi Dani - I was thinking the same, given that the RT team and oncologist have to meet and plan, there's simply no way they could've done that by Monday surely! I'd have felt it a little rushed to say the least. I'm glad it's starting a week later as I can get my head around it and feel fully prepared. Not to mention I get to see Stanley in the egg and spoon race
Helen x
