Strategies for Managing Mask Anxiety
This video should only be viewed when recommended by your Radiation Oncologist
From research we have done here at Princess Alexandra Hospital, we know that around 1 in 3 people will find the process of having a mask made and wearing it each day for their treatment a bit unsettling.
If you think you may have difficulties coping with the mask, the following video provides a range of strategies designed to help manage anxiety associated with wearing a mask for radiation therapy.
If you feel that having a radiation therapy mask made and wearing it for your treatment is likely to cause you distress please let our team know prior to your radiation therapy planning appointment.
Oncology Nursing care advice:
(07) 3176 1967
Radiation Oncology Reception:
(07) 3176 6586