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Proton Beam therapy for lung cancer
Lung Cancer | Last Active: Apr 30 12:47pm | Replies (18)Comment receiving replies
I’m trying to get appointment now for proton therapy. I have small cell lung cancer . I don’t know if you have to go thru chemo and radiation first and then if returns get proton therapy. Just found out about proton therapy yesterday. I’ve had 3 treatments of radiation but held off chemotherapy until I find out. Is your cancer small cell lung cancer?
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Hello @feegee0272 , Have you had a chance to ask your radiation oncologist about proton radiation? Are you treated at a center that offers this type of treatment?
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No. It is non small cell carsinoma. I begin treatment on 12/1/. Will have a second round 21 days later. It is chemo and immunotherapy. together. Best of luck to you, blessings to all and happy Thanksgiving.
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@feegee0272 ... I think there are criteria to be offered proton instead of photon radiation. There are only about 46 centers in the US that offer it and insurance won't cover it if other options are suitable.
In my case, I had photon SBRT, experienced radiation-induced pneumonitis and have pulmonary fibrosis so it would be too risky for me to repeat photon. Proton is more precise and controllable and therefore safer for me. My first choice would be bronchoscopic ablation but I am not a candidate.