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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 met...
Hi ! I had radiation for my left breast. It was the DIBH technique and the machine shuts off automatically if I can’t hold my breath. I didn’t have any problems with holding my breath. But I know there are some ladies who struggled with this technique.
I can understand your fears. Can you ask them what is the margin they are working on before they manually shut off the machine. Let them know nicely that you want to feel assured and how can they make you feel assured if you can’t hold your breath. The last thing one wants is walking into radiation feeling nervous and we can’t focus on what we are supposed to do 🙈.