This is a strange choice. Everybody I know that has had SBRT radiation has it done in about a week and a half. They get at least three days in a row maybe a weekend and two more days. I had it on my spine and it was three days in a row.

Why are they having you only do it one day a week? Are they overbooked? You might ask them why You’re getting only one dose a week when people usually get multiple doses of SBRT a week.

As for whether getting 20 sessions or five sessions, The results are pretty similar. Side effects are pretty similar. When I had my IMRT radiation, they did it in 40 sessions giving A lower dose of radiation every time. That resulting me having no side effects at all. People who get 20 sessions do have some side effects frequently. SBRT can also cause side effects since it’s a higher dose of radiation each day. The most common side effects are urinary issues.. The radiologist that do SBRT say it is more effective because the higher dose kills the cancer cells quicker. There was a Radiation oncologist at the latest PCRI conference that discussed this. You could actually watch the video, skip through till you find the radiation section.

The five sessions are a lot more convenient. Too bad they can’t do it in less time.