G.A.M. Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 I've elected the latest in radiation treatment for cancer at UPMC. They made my molds and mapped out my body y'day. They'll call in two to three weeks, after the physicist team do all the math. There will be four total treatments. They think I'll be cancer-free at that point. I'm still recovering from the last surgery and I'm not at all sure what another one would do to my body. I can always have the surgery down the road if the radiation doesn't work. That's my thought process anyway. Thanks for all the kind words and advice. Tom Galli and Roz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rower Michelle Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Decisions are always good when they are finally made. Go forth with confidence that based on all the available data, you’re doing what’s best for you. Don’t look back, forward march! Roz and G.A.M. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Cornett Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 I presume you're talking about SBRT. I had that treatment in September 2018 and have been NED since. I didn't have any side effects from that treatment. Surgery wasn't an option for me but thankfully SBRT was. G.A.M. and Tom Galli 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.M. Posted January 14, 2020 Author Share Posted January 14, 2020 I've received the insurance approval and it is marked up with both SBRT and IMRT. I didn't receive this before I visited the oncologist, so I am not sure which. Based on what I've read, I'm assuming SBRT as the size is < 3 cm. I'm happy to hear it's worked for you. Tom Galli 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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