Left Breast Radiation

[Guest guest]

Hi.. I have left breast DCIS.. had 2 lumpectomies and will start

radiation maybe today. The Dr. originally wanted to do it face down

(which I found really uncomfortable during the set up process) and the

Dr. and techs were not able to get it exactly right. So, he said we'll

do it face up which is the more conventional way. I know the reason to

do it face down is to keep the radiation away from the heart and lungs.

Last night I read an article on the American Cancer Soc. site about

women with more left breast radiation having a much higher rate of

coronary artery disease later on. I have asked my Dr. to try again to

set up for face down. Have any of you had this?? Was it very difficult.

My Dr. said it's worth it.

Diane

[Guest guest]

I just finished (last week ) 33 treatments in the face down position. It was a

'little' awkward but not very much. I liked the idea that this position missed

my heart and lungs (completely) My boost (final 7 treatments) were inthe face

up postition tho.

No problems at all - with the position that is.

Shari

Left Breast Radiation

Hi.. I have left breast DCIS.. had 2 lumpectomies and will start

radiation maybe today. The Dr. originally wanted to do it face down

(which I found really uncomfortable during the set up process) and the

Dr. and techs were not able to get it exactly right. So, he said we'll

do it face up which is the more conventional way. I know the reason to

do it face down is to keep the radiation away from the heart and lungs.

Last night I read an article on the American Cancer Soc. site about

women with more left breast radiation having a much higher rate of

coronary artery disease later on. I have asked my Dr. to try again to

set up for face down. Have any of you had this?? Was it very difficult.

My Dr. said it's worth it.

Diane