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Anyone having right breast radiated and holding breath?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Dec 27, 2024 | Replies (20)Comment receiving replies
I did the breath hold radiation for the right breast. During the actual radiation session they had a little lighted graphic that showed me where the target intake of breath was. I needed to get a little mark within a rectangular target (See attached). It actually helped me push toward the deeper breath. They did not have this set up during the simulation and I was really concerned I was going to be able to do what they asked.
Every time I was able to lift my chest with a deep breath the radiation started and stopped when I breathed out. You know, the actual length of the radiation sessions is really short but it still took me probably 8-15 breathes to complete it. No one complained, I don’t know if that is typical or not. By day three I was feeling more comfortable with the system, and by day five I really felt more in control of it.
I was also surprised at the skinny little plastic thing I was laying on. But once situated on it, it didn’t hurt. Medical procedures don’t usually scare me, but I have to admit feeling unsettled and unsure of the radiation until the daily repetition made it seem like just another task to do.
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Thanks, @triciaot, that's a good way to look at it. Hopefully today will go better. Our horizontal scale is somewhat similar. I used to sing in a choir and we did diaphragm breathing but yesterday I could not hit the mark! The very cold room doesn't help you relax. And I did not realize that the treatment itself could be done in increments. I thought I was going back to Go each time. To his credit, my radiation oncologist called me late yesterday. He's very reassuring. I wanted the treatment I saw online, the one where the woman is relaxed and smiling.
I apologize if I am repeating myself. This system is new to me and I'm still learning it.
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I had right breast lumpectomy and sentinel node surgery. I did not have to hold my breath and was in a comfortable position during the treatment. Seven months post Treatment and now I have been told by my Respiratory physician I have some lung damage. I had asthma prior to treatment and was controlled with my inhaler. He had to give me a stronger inhalor I also have to take Cough syrup because I have a wet cough now. He said it shld heal on its own hopefully. WTH does that mean.
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Oh, i didn’t realize that the machine stopped and then started, completing the cycle. I thought I went right back to go. The session went on forever and my upraised arms clutching the bars were aching. I just went online and found some videos to practice with. Frustrating.