Radiation same spot more then once???????

disneyfan2008
disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
in Breast Cancer #1
I could swear I was told by a Dr-that you can only have radiation to body part ONLY ONE TIME...I am having issues with same breast-unsure what yet..seeing surgeon this week. But wondering what happens if the need for radiation on same breast? DID i get wrong info?

Denise

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  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    #2
    When I went for my radiation
    When I went for my radiation set up for breast cancer I mentioned that I had radiation before. The rad onc asked where and I told him it was pelvic, internal and external. He said that was fine but if I had breast radiation treatment then I couldn't have it again to the same area. They will know where exactly your radiation was done and if it is the same area I am under the understanding that they will not do it again.
    But on the other hand I thought that RE had radiation to the same area so it might depend. The best thing will be talking this over with your rad. onc.
    I hope all goes well for you and I will keep you in my prayers and kind thoughts.
    Stef
  • cathyp
    cathyp Member Posts: 376 Member
    #3
    fauxma said:

    When I went for my radiation
    When I went for my radiation set up for breast cancer I mentioned that I had radiation before. The rad onc asked where and I told him it was pelvic, internal and external. He said that was fine but if I had breast radiation treatment then I couldn't have it again to the same area. They will know where exactly your radiation was done and if it is the same area I am under the understanding that they will not do it again.
    But on the other hand I thought that RE had radiation to the same area so it might depend. The best thing will be talking this over with your rad. onc.
    I hope all goes well for you and I will keep you in my prayers and kind thoughts.
    Stef

    I had radiation for
    I had radiation for Hodgkin's Lymphoma to the mantle area, chin to top of stomach. This radiation caused my breast cancer. I was unable to be treated with radiation again. Of course, I'm not sure if this applies for 2 BC in same breast. Best wishes.
    Cathy
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    #4
    cathyp said:

    I had radiation for
    I had radiation for Hodgkin's Lymphoma to the mantle area, chin to top of stomach. This radiation caused my breast cancer. I was unable to be treated with radiation again. Of course, I'm not sure if this applies for 2 BC in same breast. Best wishes.
    Cathy

    Idont think soeither, that
    Idont think soeither, that is why they usually do a mastectomy
  • camul
    camul Member Posts: 2,537
    #5
    I had radiation
    to the hips, tailbone, spine and pelvic 2x. Rad onco said she was able to do this because of the amount of rads the first time. 13 treatments, and 12 the second time to the same area. But now I have had all that I can to that area, so there are other factors involved.
  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    #6
    RADS
    Denise, Stef is correct I had rads (6 weeks worth) to the breast I had my lumpectomy on. I then had 6 infusions of chemo, 6 months later in came back in the chest wall on the same side so I was giving the OPTION of having more rads to combat the cancer. It was my choice and I was aware of the problems it could cause...I choose to have 10 more weeks of rad to basically the same general area of my chest to ensure the cancer was dead along with an additional 18 infusions. This all occurred between 1997-1999. Please let us know how things go for you.

    Hugs,

    RE
  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #7
    RE said:

    RADS
    Denise, Stef is correct I had rads (6 weeks worth) to the breast I had my lumpectomy on. I then had 6 infusions of chemo, 6 months later in came back in the chest wall on the same side so I was giving the OPTION of having more rads to combat the cancer. It was my choice and I was aware of the problems it could cause...I choose to have 10 more weeks of rad to basically the same general area of my chest to ensure the cancer was dead along with an additional 18 infusions. This all occurred between 1997-1999. Please let us know how things go for you.

    Hugs,

    RE

    Thanks for all the
    Thanks for all the replies...

    MY appt is a week from tomorrow with a breast surgeon.

    Denise
  • eihtak
    eihtak Member Posts: 1,473 Member
    #8
    Rads....
    I registered with the NCCN (National Cancer Coalition Network) a while ago. On there you can check current guidlines as they sometimes change. Its a little confusing but very interesting for all aspects of treatment.
  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #9
    eihtak said:

    Rads....
    I registered with the NCCN (National Cancer Coalition Network) a while ago. On there you can check current guidlines as they sometimes change. Its a little confusing but very interesting for all aspects of treatment.

    Thanks..
    Denise

    Thanks..

    Denise

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