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My experience with proton beam therapy & breast cancer

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Aug 9, 2023 | Replies (57)
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@marcia115

Thank you all for sharing, they are giving me Proton Rad. after I have surgery stage 2
5 weeks everyday. How long does it take each time you go? do you lay face down or face up?
with my left breast 9 years ago I had just rad. 21 times. My cancer lump is right at the bottom of
my breast, I hope it doesn't touch my ribs. I will ask on that one.
Thank you all again. Kelly14,katjje,shelia.

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kellyc14 | @kellyc14 | Nov 26, 2022

@marcia115 if you search for UTSW GammaPod, there are videos of the actual procedure that I found helpful. Including the department head (who was my radiation oncologist) explaining the process.
When UTSW first got this machine, they were only the second to get it- I don’t know if there are other hospitals who may have it now- you might check.
I wish all of the ladies on here the best.

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dick61 | @dick61 | Dec 8, 2022

I had 16 proton treatments at MN Mayo and I was lying on my back, and my hands were behind me gripping small holders. I wore a mask. The treatments were easy and didn't damage any organs, etc. Had skin burn easily treated with Vanicream for 5 weeks. No pain or problems. Proton rad is the only way to go!!
Good luck to you.

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