for those who have the opportunity to get IMRT

[AlaskaAngel]

Hi Lani. I had IMRT and happened to end up with rads necrosis. Since then a newer technique has been offered and may reduce the problem I ran into with my IMRT:

IGRT is an FDA-approved technology, initially developed through collaboration between Elekta and Michigan's William Beaumont Hospital. It has an advanced scanning capability that allows physicians to digitally "see" a malignant tumor at the time of treatment. This means that even if a tumor has moved - because of a patient's breathing, heartbeat, gastrointestinal changes or other activities - clinicians can now aim a radiation beam far more precisely and spare surrounding tissue and vital organs.

AlaskaAngel

[Mary Anne in TX]

Hi Lana and AA!

I was so glad to read this post! I was to start radiation today, but they called right before I got in the car for the 3 1/2 hour trip to tell me they wouldn't be ready for me until monday. They said that they had to remap me after the last time and the CT. They also said they would now be using another machine, which I assume means a different type of radiation.
I've been reading and reading so that I have lots of questions once they tell me specifically which kind they will do on me now. It really helped to read your information. Thanks a bundle.
ma