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Jean · 03-12-2008, 07:38 AM

allows blocking/which calculates the dose of radiation. In short, it contours the beam to the shape of the breast to allow even dosing.

Each day brings new and improved treatments.
Each day we get a little bit closer!

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/100158.php

Hugs,
Jean

03-12-2008, 07:38 AM	#1
Jean Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,154	Improved technique of breast rads... allows blocking/which calculates the dose of radiation. In short, it contours the beam to the shape of the breast to allow even dosing. Each day brings new and improved treatments. Each day we get a little bit closer! http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/100158.php Hugs, Jean __________________ Stage 1, Grade 1, 3/30/05 Lumpectomy 4/15/05 - 6MM IDC Node Neg. (Sentinel node) ER+ 90% / PR-, Her2+++ by FISH Ki-67 40% Arimidex 5/05 Radiation 32 trt, 5/30/05 Oncotype DX test 4/17/06, 31% high risk TOPO 11 neg. 4/06 Stopped Arimidex 5/06 TCH 5/06, 6 treatments Herceptin 5/06 - for 1 yr. 9/06 Completed chemo Started Femara Sept. 2006