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TSund · 11-29-2007, 11:02 PM

Ruth has started her radiation therapy. I was with her at the initial consultation, but have not been going with her to the actual therapy. They are using some sort of "Blanket" every other day which she cannot explain to me nor did the Dr. tell us that would be used. Ruth says the technician said the skin irritation typically starts much earlier with its use. (3 weeks out vs 5 weeks) The only thing I can find on the web, and VERY limited info, is that this might be an immobilization blanket. The study I saw was 2005, so pretty recent. I cannot determine if this is something that helps Ruth's therapy and/or makes it safer for her or if it is simply something that makes their job easier but with potentially more consequences for her.

Can anyone help? She just saw the Dr yesterday, so won't see again personally until next week. I so appreciate your help as always!

Terri

PS Ruth's cancer was on the right side, so I don't think this is heart related?

11-29-2007, 11:02 PM	#1
TSund Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: DFW area (TX) Posts: 431	Radiation - "blanket" ?? help Ruth has started her radiation therapy. I was with her at the initial consultation, but have not been going with her to the actual therapy. They are using some sort of "Blanket" every other day which she cannot explain to me nor did the Dr. tell us that would be used. Ruth says the technician said the skin irritation typically starts much earlier with its use. (3 weeks out vs 5 weeks) The only thing I can find on the web, and VERY limited info, is that this might be an immobilization blanket. The study I saw was 2005, so pretty recent. I cannot determine if this is something that helps Ruth's therapy and/or makes it safer for her or if it is simply something that makes their job easier but with potentially more consequences for her. Can anyone help? She just saw the Dr yesterday, so won't see again personally until next week. I so appreciate your help as always! Terri PS Ruth's cancer was on the right side, so I don't think this is heart related? __________________ Terri, spouse of Ruth, Dallas/Ft. Worth area Ruth dx 05/01/07 (age 50) Filipino multifocal, several tumors .5 -2.5 cm, large area Breast MRI showed 2 enlarged nodes, not palpable 100%ER+, 95%PR+, HER2+++ 6x pre-surgery TCH chemo finished 9/15/7 Dramatic tumor shrinkage 1 year Herceptin till 6/08 MRM 10/11/07, SNB: 0/4 nodes + Path: tumors reduced to only a few "scattered cells" now 50% ER+, PR- ??? Rads finished 1/16/08 Added Tamoxifen, Finished Herceptin 05/08 NOW is the time to appreciate life to the fullest.