13th March 2008

Today Jon had his mask made to protect his face from the radiotherapy I was allowed to sit in and watch while they molded the plastic to his face.

They also use the mask to mark the areas they need to do the treatment so Jon doesn't have to have permanent marker on his head all the time.

Its looks a pretty strange contraption, its pinned down onto the bench to stop Jon from moving during treatment, he's used to wearing breathing apparatus masks and even though it isn't exactly the same its a similar experience ( I myself would freak at being trapped... am such a wimp )


Jons treatment schedule at the moment starts on the 27th March and he is going to have 4 weeks of daily radiotherapy. So far we have the times for the first week.

(see treatment schedule)

We have been warned that Jon will be very tired after these sessions so it maybe worth phoning the house first (or my mobile )if you want to come visit Jon to check he isn't asleep.