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Deep inspiration breath holding radiotheru
I'm I to my 4 th week of the deep inspiration breath holding radiation. A relatively new technique for L sided breast cancer. I know it's protecting my heart but I'm finding it quite exhausting and d...
Hi Jenny,
First time I've heard of this. Sounds a really good thing to do. My left sided chest wall radiation was ages ago.
Someone might chime in here with some breathing techniques.
I guess If I were doing it again, maybe each day while not on the "table" (can't remember, is that what it's called?) I'd include some relaxing breaths and happy thoughts
Kinda a "rehearsal" with accompanying happy "mind pictures and thoughts" that will help you through each of the 8 breaths in a row, gentle hugs, (another!) Jenny x