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Radiation Technique: Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH
Has anyone used this radiation technique? I have also heard it called Active Breathing coordinator. THe technique is used mainly for patients with tumors on their left breast. It helps to avoid radiating the heart.
Alicia
BTW: my last chemo is next Wednesday! Yippee!
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Dx Feb.2012
38 yro Married with 2 yro son
Stage 2B
Tumor left breast 2.2 cm
IDC
1/4 nodes positive
ER+ ( 98%) PR+ (95%)
HER2 (FISH 2.5:1)
BRCA I & BRCA II negative
March 2012 bilateral mastectomy ( Family hx)
April 2012 chemo- TCH
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