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Hi all:
I was just diagnosed 11/1/06. SCC found in left lymph nodes and left tonsil. I have had surgery to remove the lymph nodes in my neck. Next up, rad and chemo. I live in Phoenix AZ. There is a doctor here that has 2 HI ART tomotherapy machines. He says that this is the best way to do radation to the neck. Does anyone out there have any experience with this therapy? |
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Hello Dave
TomoTherapy Highly Integrated Adaptive Radiotherapy (HI-ART) is a new radiation therapy option now available in the USA. I don't think that it is available in the UK as yet. It appears that the TomoTherapy Highly Integrated Adaptive Radiotherapy (HI-ART) is a new radiation therapy option now available. It combines an advanced form of Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) with the accuracy of CT scanning technology and advanced tools so that planning and delivering radiation therapy is done with one machine. According to the maufacturer's, "An on-board CT scanner helps the care team determine if the tumor has shifted or changed shape since the last treatment. This information allows the radiation oncologist to plan the treatment better to avoid damage to muscle tissue, the spine, the lungs and other sensitive organs. It would also be useful for patients where their maximum tolerance dose of traditional radiation has been reached, or if the tumor is in a hard-to-reach area. TomoTherapy HI-ART may open new doors to advanced radiation therapy treatments." I don't know much more about it except what I have read. You can read about it here: Do let us know how you get on. Best wishes Vinod  Disclaimer: Please see your own dentist/doctor for a proper diagnosis as my words should not, in any circumstances, be taken as dental/medical advice. "If you see what is small as it sees itself, and accept what is weak for what strength it has, and use what is dim for the light it gives, then all will go well. This is called Acting Naturally." Lao-Tsu, Tao Teh King |
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Thank you so much for the links. I was looking at Tomotherapy's web site and there is 1 location in the UK at Cromwell Hospital. I will be starting treatment soon. I will keep you up to date. I hope this will limit the side effects. Again, thank you for the information. Dave |
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Hello Dave
You didn't post back about your treatment. Hope all is well. Best wishes Vinod Disclaimer: Please see your own dentist/doctor for a proper diagnosis as my words should not, in any circumstances, be taken as dental/medical advice. "If you see what is small as it sees itself, and accept what is weak for what strength it has, and use what is dim for the light it gives, then all will go well. This is called Acting Naturally." Lao-Tsu, Tao Teh King |
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