[Lani]

Just in case the TDM1 does not shrink the rib met or you don't get in the trial, it might be useful to know that you can mitigate the chances that you develop post radiation fibrosis by taking a combination of trental and vitamin E for about 2- 3 years post radiation. Search and see my previous posts, and if you don't see it go to Pub Med or ask me on this site.

In addition, is there a way to do Cyberknife or other more exactly targetted radiation to the rib so as to avoid repeat radiation of areas that didn't need radiation in the first place, but just were innocent bystanders due to the nature of non-specific (vs stereotactic cyber or gammaknife) radiation fields?

I am not trying to be negative ie, in planning what to do if it doesn't work/you don't get in...rather, I think it helps psychologically to have the ammunition of a Plan B in your pocket to avoid panicking if something doesn't go according to plan.

It seems, many feel powerless in the face of cancer, but armed with ammunition and "Plan Bs" some are better able to adapt and proceed with the fight.