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Old 07-12-2012, 10:22 AM   #1
AliciaB
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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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Old 07-12-2012, 12:32 PM   #2
snolan
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Re: Radiation Technique: Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH

I hadn't heard about it but would have liked too. I had radiation to my left side. Was warned about possible effects to the heart though I didn't have any. Congrats on your last chemo, radiation is much easier.
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Double mast w reconstruction
6 TCH w 1yr herceptin
Tamox.
25 radiation tx
Removal of expander on L due to infection. Tried to save it had 3 bouts of antibiotics and went to see plastic surgeon 2-3x wk to get drained. Saving it was my idea not his. But lost it anyway.
Reconstruction set for December 21st,2011
Finished chemo 12/2010
Finished Herceptin 8/26/11
Reconstruction 12/21/11
Expanders exchanged for silicon 3/19/12
Nipple reconstruction 5/18/12
Nipple tatooing- 7/9/12- All done yay!
11/22/12-Went back to get scar tissue stretched to even the outside of breast, didn't work due to it being radiated skin.
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