RapidArc

osmotar
osmotar Member Posts: 1,006
in Head and Neck Cancer #1
Has anyone here had the RapidArc radiation treatment, my onco's web site has a short video on it, it appears to shorten the radiation treatment times.

Thanks,

Linda

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  • ratface
    ratface Member Posts: 1,337 Member
    #2
    Your lucky
    I had IMRT. You get less radiation exposure with the same effect. No downside to that, might even keep some saliva glands when done and should minimize absorbtion from both jaw bones and teeth.
  • osmotar
    osmotar Member Posts: 1,006
    #3
    ratface said:

    Your lucky
    I had IMRT. You get less radiation exposure with the same effect. No downside to that, might even keep some saliva glands when done and should minimize absorbtion from both jaw bones and teeth.

    I hope they do actually have
    I hope they do actually have the RA, I haven't met the radiation oncologist yet

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