Supine position for left breast radiation

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checkers Member Posts: 95
edited June 2014 in Radiation Therapy - Before, During, and After

I'm supposed to start radiation next week on my left breast.  I was scanned in the prone (on my stomach) position but my RO said my heart was still in the way.  She wants do do a scan in the supine (on my back) position to see if it's any better. Everything I've read says the prone position is the best way to keep from damaging the heart and lungs. Has anyone else experienced this situation? I'm scared that after going through all this, lumpectomy, chemo, radiation and 5 years of hormone therapy, I develop heart problems.  Thanks

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  • Faith316
    Faith316 Member Posts: 2,431
    edited January 2014

    I had radiation 4 years ago for left breast cancer and was on my back.  I have had no problems afterwards caused by my radiation that I am aware of.  Good luck to you!

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  • BayouBabe
    BayouBabe Member Posts: 2,221
    edited January 2014

    I would trust your RO.  It is good that she wants to run a scan to see which way is best.  I know some ladies here have been instructed to do a certain breathing technique to minimize this problem.  Maybe some of them will post suggestions for you.

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  • donaldtrump369
    donaldtrump369 Member Posts: 11
    edited January 2014

    I do not know much about this. But i don't think it will cause any bad effect. You should go with your RO's advice.

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