"new" radiation therapy technique (SMART)

Posted by steveron @steveron, May 15 6:04pm

Stereotactic MR-guided on-table adaptive radiation therapy (SMART) for borderline resectable and locally advanced pancreatic cancer

Anyone experienced and/or familiar with this "new" radiation technique wherein the beam continually realigns in real time during treatment by tracking the tumor as the body vibrates/moves, which I believe is unlike "traditional" therapy wherein the beam is focused on one spot based on the previous day's scan?

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Pancreatic Cancer Support Group.

gamaryanne | @gamaryanne | Nov 29 2:26pm

MRIdean may also be called SBRT. A cavity is designed for your body to be able to track the tumor as you are breathing .

It has been offered to me but I am saving radiation in my “back pocket” in case trial drugs begin to fail.

marienewland | @mnewland99 | Nov 29 10:40pm

In reply to @gamaryanne "MRIdean may also be called SBRT. A cavity is designed for your body to be able..." + (show)

@gamaryanne
Did I miss a reading a post by you? I remember that there was a lung nodule, but at the same time you were waiting for the results of your CA19-9. I take it the results were positive for you? If so, I’m really glad for you and for all those undergoing that trial!