Judy M. Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Hi everybody. I'm a stage IV adenocarcinoma patient newly diagnosed. Because I have what my Oncologist called Oligometestatic lung cancer ( meaning I have 3 nodules in my lungs but it has not spread elsewhere) he recommends I have cyberknife radiation combined with mild chemo. My question has to do with the radiation. Because I'm a breast cancer survivor I previously had 33 radiation treatments to my right side for that and 2 of the nodules are in my right lung. I know the previous radiation on that side weakened my rib bones. So, I'm hoping I can still have the cyberknife. Has anyone had cyberknife radiation after having already undergone a usual 6 week period of radiation? My concern is that this might disqualify me or my ribs might break. I was told I'd not be able to have radiation to that breast again. Thanks for any input you might have.Judy M. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Galli Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Judy, Yes I did have CyberKnife radiation after a 6-week course of conventional radiation to the chest. I was told I could never have a second course of conventional radiation but CyberKnife is very different. It is focused and concentrates its energy in such a way so as to minimize the background radiation. Therefore it can safely used as a second course of radiation without causing a problem. Stay the course. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy M. Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 Thank you so much! That's good news. I thought you might have. And your NED using it has given me hope. God bless you for sharing.Judy MSent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk Tom Galli 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts