@dlgbb It looks like your CT simulation was yesterday? I apologize tat it took me so long to get back to you. We had a blizzard that started on Tuesday evening and went into early this morning (Thursday) and we lost power for a significant period of time. So I'm just now checking back in to Mayo Clinic Connect.

Like you I wasn't terribly frightened before the surgery. In my case I had radiation therapy after a recurrence and just that recurrence was such a jolting shock that for awhile I didn't want to even consider the recommendation of radiation therapy. I didn't know what was going to happen during the CT simulation although in retrospect Mayo Clinic had some very helpful videos I could have watched. I made it through with a lot of help and support from the staff including my radiation oncologist and the technologists who explained everything to me before it happened. When I have a clue what might be in store I do much better.

How did the CT simulation go for you? Was it what you expected and were the staff who were present helpful? And finally, is your radiation therapy scheduled yet?