← Return to Anyone had a Radiation “Boost”?

Discussion

Anyone had a Radiation “Boost”?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Feb 28 9:51pm | Replies (24)

Comment receiving replies
@semurrey

I also used that cream for radiation itchy and soreness. I am curious to why you chose proton beam other than the obvious as I had a consult at MGH as really wanted it for my ILC but the MGH team didn't think it would at all be a better approach than whole beam. At MGH they typically use proton beam for head, neck pediatric patients. I sure wish it was more widely used but very expensive and few in USA but good for you!

Jump to this post


Replies to "I also used that cream for radiation itchy and soreness. I am curious to why you..."

I was offered both proton and photon radiation at Mayo - Rochester. I chose proton because it was less likely to affect my heart and lungs.