sabr radiotherapy treatment

Hi Salgo  everyone’s treatment plan is unique, as not 2 cancers are the same. Radiotherapy can be a first line treatment, and I have seen many people with good results from radiotherapy alone. SABR is often used for bone mets, and small tumours in the lung, but if the tumour in the lung is large then the standard radiotherapy may be a better option.

Have you been offered a different type of treatment and feel that SABR would be better for you ? 

Hi Salgo

Chelle is right, radiotherapy is a first line treatment in its own right.  It can be highly effective, and is widely used across the NHS.

SABR radiotherapy is a more targeted type of radiotherapy. so is 'kinder' in term of less damage to surrounding healthy tissue.

Good luck with your treatment and I wish you the best possible outcomes.

Kegsy x

Thanks for replying.  My hospital does do sabr but all they will offer me is conventional radiotherapy for scapula metastasis followed by standard chemo/immunotherapy.  No further radiotherapy.  The oncologist keeps referring back to the NICE guidelines. Also asked for 2nd opinion with Papworth/Addenbrooks and they said the same that not given as first line treatment for stage 4. I have booked a private consultation to see if could be an option but haven't a clue how much it would cost as haven't got a lot of savings. Like everyone just want to cover all options and get best treatment I can. Up until this, I am 69 yrs old, not on any medication,  very active, still working, had symptoms when diagnosed, went to Dr with shoulder pain thinking a rotator cuff injury so getting my head around this.