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lmiller
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9 months ago

radiotherapy for DCIS after surgery

i am very nervous about getting radiotherapy after removal of a DCIS in my left breast. I am told that I will have to use a technique (DIBH) Deep breath hold technique. Some hospitals use a manual method of stopping the radiation if your breath hold doesn't meet a threshold. Other places use an automagtic cut of system.  The manual method scares me as it relies on a human to cut off the radiation. No matter how good the doctor is that performs the therapy everyone is subject to potential error. Exposure to the heart can cause heart problems in the future i have read in research. I don't understand there is not one standard treatment. Am I overly worried about this or is my worry warranted. Maybe the different techniques are related to age of machine and funding in that hospital. If you can give me some advice I would really appreciate.

Thankyou

Lisa