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Topic: shortened radiation
Posted By: alaura
Subject: shortened radiation
Date Posted: Jan 15 2009 at 5:57pm
I have been researching shortened radiation that uses a little higher doses but shortens the time from 30 TX to about 16-20. Does anyone have any info on this?
Alaura Keith




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Posted By: Nancy
Date Posted: Jan 15 2009 at 6:04pm
Alaura,
 Not sure if this is what you are referring to? I think some of the gals have had this.
 
Nancy
 
http://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW008962 - http://www.piedmonthospital.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW008962
 
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/78811.php - http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/78811.php


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Nancy
DD Lori dx TNBC June 13,2007
Lumpectomy due to incorrect dx of a cyst
mastectomy July 6 2007
chemo ACT all 3 every 3 weeks 6 tx Aug-Nov
28 rads ended Jan 2008


Posted By: alaura
Date Posted: Jan 15 2009 at 6:18pm
Nancy, you are such a wealth of knowledge for us newbies. Thank you so much.

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Alaura Keith age 37
dX TNBC Stage 3 July, 08
Neoadjuvant Carbo/Taxol, 13 tx
10 cm lumpectomy, no nodes
17 more Tx started 1/09-05/09
Ellence/Cytoxan
Radiation coming Summer



Posted By: Nancy
Date Posted: Jan 15 2009 at 6:28pm
  http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZUxdm458YYUS">Computing  Alaura,
 
No sweetie....it is Google....what did we do without the internet? You are quite welcome.
Hugs,
Nancy
 
 
 






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Nancy
DD Lori dx TNBC June 13,2007
Lumpectomy due to incorrect dx of a cyst
mastectomy July 6 2007
chemo ACT all 3 every 3 weeks 6 tx Aug-Nov
28 rads ended Jan 2008


Posted By: cduvall1
Date Posted: Jan 19 2009 at 5:06pm
I saw my radiation/onc last Thursday.  She informed me that I would be getting 25 tx over a 5 week period.  The treatments would start out mild and increase in intensity as the weeks progressed.  When asked if I would be getting IMRT (intensified modulated radiation therapy) she said my insurance would not pay for it but that it would pay for 3D conformal radiation.  However, if I qualified for Medicare I could have IMRT which is apparently slightly more effective than the 3D.  I don't know what "slightly" means.  I have tried to learn more about the different types of radiation and am of the opinion that IMRT is safer for adjoining organs such as lungs and heart.  Wish I knew more.  I'm calling Anthem Blue Cross tomorrow to see what they say...that is if I can get through to someone who has the knowledge to give me an answer.  I really wish I felt better about all of this.   

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Carol
dx 3/08 age 63, invasive metaplastic carcinoma, 2cm, node neg, grade 3, stage I, lumpectomy 5/08,AC 4x, Taxol 12x weekly, radiation 5wk, NED 4/29/09


Posted By: ReneeST
Date Posted: Jan 25 2009 at 3:23pm
Hi Alaura!
 
I believe we are neighbors!  I live in Auburn, WA . . . did The Reporter do an article on you?
 
I am having 3-week radiation, aka Canadian Study.  Actually, I am having 16 treatments.  Tomorrow will be #11.  Whoo hoo!!!  The Virginia Mason doctor is the one who mentioned it to me when we met last July.  I did some research - looks like Nancy has found some info for you - and felt very comfortable starting this tx.
 
I'm not sure what the Rad Onc calls it, but instead of 200, I'm getting 265.  I do need to get a copy of his recommendation for my files.
 
I just sent you a PM.  Please feel free to give me a call.  We can meet up if you'd like.
 
Take care,
 
Renee
 
 


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56 yo Seattle, WA Stage 1, Grade 3, 1.3 cm IDC Lumpectomy Aug 2008
SNB neg;4 rds Taxotere & Cytox. BRCA-2 Variant. 16 Rads Jan 2009 "Canadian Study"
www.reneesbumpintheroad.blogspot.com


Posted By: hberntsen
Date Posted: Jan 25 2009 at 3:49pm
I had an oncologist in Denver mention  a 4 week course of radiation (instead of 6).  I am seeing the rad onc in Denver on Feb 3 to get the final word.  The onc in Denver was referring to the meta-analysis in Lancet--Canadian study--showing benefit of radiation with 1-3 + nodes.  I would like to pin down exactly what the benefit is before I sign up for rad with one node positive.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
dx 11/08; stage IIa; BRCA1 +; bilteral mastectomy 11/08; just finished 3/6 rounds of TAC + zometa.


Posted By: mainsailset
Date Posted: Jan 28 2009 at 7:09am
Wow, I was just thinking about this, good information to read. I had been wondering also about the timing of things. I finish chemo up mid March and they have loosely said I should wait for surgery for 3-6 weeks. Initially I was thinking 6 weeks would be appropriate, then I started thinking that if the surgery came quickly it would have a better chance to grab the tumor before it started to regrow.
Simultaneously, I was at first told to wait 2 weeks from surgery to start the radiation, but now I'm wondering if it's a good thing to shorten that up. The higher strength radiation seems appealing, just curious about the side effects
 


Posted By: Tracy
Date Posted: Jan 29 2009 at 10:58am
I'm not sure about shortned radiation other than the recent press. I do know about an inhanced radiation available/approved by insurance companies for those whose have denser breats and/or the tumor is on the ride-side (the heart size). I had this form of radiation; lesser side affects in terms of being easier on the skin. Check with your radiologist. Warm wishes, Tracy



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