Left breast radiotherapy
Starting radiotherapy after finishing 12 chemo and still have ongoing Herceptin till Sept. As it is on my left breast, after lumpectomy bit worried about it affecting my heart beneath. Has anyone ...
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Hello Hillbilly,
i had breathing problems after chemo & docs were reluctant to start radiation on left breast. First planning CT was on my back sitting up, when they ran it thru the computer it would have radiated my heart & lungs as well, not good. Now we are doing radiation with me lying face down, breast hangs thru a hole in the table. Works really well & Rad Onc is happy it's getting good coverage without touching heart or lungs.
Talk to you Rad Onc about how your computer planning looks. We all come in different shapes & sizes, tell them your concerns and ask what is the best approach. They told me that after chemo, radiation is a walk in the park, and it's true. Hope all goes well for you, Tracey ??