The goat has been surprisingly tame. The whole process feels like a positive thing, the machine is not oppressive at all, it's just a large disc that hovers in your proximity, even less claustrophobic than the famed donut mentioned days ago. I just had a second of panic the first time it was switched on, as I could feel a sudden, strange heat that reminded me how invasive the thing is, despite the lack of visible signs, and I thought "there we go, I am being microwaved". It went away as swiftly as it came - really an instant - and I didn't feel anything for the rest of the treatment.
The other annoying thing is staying so still for so long. At the end my limbs were all numb. I found it helpful to remove my contacts and to keep my hands in a tight fist. They draw lines on you which is very ticklish; it's better to remove them as soon as it's over, as I've found they are more amenable when they're still fresh, and you don't have to scrub as much.
But, overall, it's a breeze, nowhere near as disheartening as a standard oncology appointment. Everyone is very nice and very chilled, emanating no angst or stress. I promise, you'll be fine!
