[Jean]

Hi Terri,
Glad you are moving onward and forward -

Here is my 2 cents worth.
I always made my appointments at the very end of the day. For the
reason if the machine did have a problem I would not be stuck at the
center sitting and waiting.

Also - my hospital where I had my rad treatments had late hours for those who work, the last appt. would be 8:30 PM...and I would take it.
It worked great....the treatment only take a few short min. by the time
you get set up (that takes the most time ) the actual treatment is
so very short.

The other added beneift of the last late appt. I would just go home
get into my PJ's and go to bed. I did not have the fatigue and exhuasted
feelings from radiation. I just went to bed for the night and woke up
refreshed the next morning. I had just one afternoon appt. and I felt
so exhausted for the rest of the day - never repeated that again.

Ruth should not wash the treated area with any soaps. It is best after treatment when Ruth gets home to take off her top and allow the air to reach the area. I was fortunate that I did not have
any burn issues. I did use the cream that the dr. provided.

Wishing you both the very best.
Jean