bGail,

What is is about the mask that you find terrifying - are you worried that you won't be able to breath? 

Maybe you could ask to see one and feel it, to help understand what it is for and to reassure yourself that it won't harm you? 

I hope someone who has been through the therapy will be able to help reassure you.

Best wishes

Dave

Thanks for your reply dave, i guess it's the claustrophobic aspect that freaks me out so much, thanks gail 

Thanks for your reply dave, i guess it's the claustrophobic aspect that freaks me out so much, thanks gail 

Gail,

I'm sure you'll be OK once you've had it made and had time to try it on. Not much different to wearing a balaclava - except it won't be itchy!

The fear and apprehension is usually far worse than the reality. A lot of us find that having cancer, especially in the early stages, understandably makes us more apprehensive and fearful than we usually are.  

Good luck - I'm sure you'll get through it OK.
Dave
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