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Adenocarcinoma - newly diagnosed
Lung Cancer | Last Active: Jul 17, 2023 | Replies (164)Comment receiving replies
Congrads! Cindy what great news.
My Dr has recommended radiation treatment to remove it.
IMRT, not sure if I have name correct. One treatment runs 5 days in length, the other approx 6 weeks. My cancer is .3 cm, right outside wall.
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Ho2 long was the process from 1st test to final diagnosis? To treatment?
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IMRT is correct. Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy means that they can control the depth at which the radiation is applied, meaning there won't be any skin damage. They still control the width by using lead plates. As far as I know, it's still the latest and greatest, so good for you! I had 33 treatments 5 years ago. Hard for me to tell the side effects because I was getting chemo at the same time. I had my treatments on weekdays, and they gave me every weekend off.
My father-in-law had radiation only to remove his lung cyst last year. It was completely successful and his cancer has not returned. I hope the same outcome for you!