How Proton Therapy is Changing the Game in Breast Cancer Treatment
Breast Cancer Awareness Month October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, supporting those affected, and advocating for research and treatment advancements. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, and in the U.S., about 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer over the course of their lifetime. […]
Read MoreDIBH and Breast Cancer
Deep Inspiration Breath Hold and Breast Cancer If you are diagnosed with breast cancer your doctors may recommend radiation as part of your treatment. Two types of radiation can be used 1) Proton Therapy or 2) X-Ray radiation which is sometimes referred to as Photon Radiation. You may hear other terms or acronyms associated with […]
Read MoreNational Cancer Survivors Month
Honoring Cancer Survivors in June Every June, we come together to honor a group of extraordinary individuals who embody strength, hope, and resilience. National Cancer Survivors Month is a time to celebrate those who have faced the daunting diagnosis of cancer and emerged victorious. It’s a month dedicated to acknowledging their journey, supporting those still […]
Read MoreBe Your Own Advocate
A cancer diagnosis is one of those stop-you-in-your-tracks moments that can completely turn your life upside down. What happens next? Who do I talk to? How do I know I’m getting the best care? What about my family? My job? It can all be overwhelming. One of the most consistent pieces of advice former patients […]
Read MoreA Breast Surgeon’s Letter
Approximately one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lifetime. For women and men with breast cancer, conventional treatment may pose a risk to the heart and lungs as well as other nearby tissue, muscle, and bone by exposing them to radiation. Dr. John Frame, a renowned surgeon […]
Read MoreProtons 101: Breast Cancer and Heart Dose – Data Supporting The Much Broader Use of Proton Therapy
This article applies to locally advanced breast cancers where nodal irradiation is required or cases where IMRT is being considered in breast cancer treatment. TAKE HOME MESSAGE – Proton plans are better at avoiding the heart than IMRT. Above are images showing a Proton Therapy plan on the left and an IMRT plan on the right. […]
Read MoreReal Men Wear Pink Campaign
Today, I’m announcing my “Real Men Wear Pink Campaign” to help raise money to fight breast cancer. OFFICIAL LINK TO MY AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY PAGE. The campaign will run from August – October as we hold events to raise money and awareness regarding breast cancer and the risk and impact that the disease has on […]
Read MoreProtons 101: An example of a breast cancer proton therapy plan
Today, we’ll walk through images from a breast cancer proton plan. From a technical standpoint, Its a unique case for a number of reasons but it does showcase some places and ways in which proton plans greatly outperform what we can accomplish using a traditional linear accelerator with either photons or electrons. Breast Cancer Treatment: […]
Read MoreProtons 101: Breast Cancer, Radiation, and Heart Health
DISCLAIMER / About the Blog – Please read once if you haven’t. Protecting the heart during the treatment of breast cancer is a critical component of developing an overall cancer treatment plan for a breast cancer patient. Before we start the more technical side of the discussion, I’d like to remind everyone of the basics […]
Read More