Linac machine

Hi trom57a , I had a few occurrences like that and it is quite disconcerting.  On one occasion they called for an engineer who bashed about with a hammer not far from me!  I can only assume that the treatment works if interrupted, maybe the radiographers can give you some reassurance.  Best wishes, David

Hi John, The usual reason for interruptions is because the position of the tumour has moved, It only has to be a tiny amount for treatment to stop as modern machines work to such fine margins, the positional change is NOT the tumour moving, more likely something like your breathing or digestive system is the cause, I known what a pain it is when things don't run smoothly, but I wouldn't be concerned, best wishes.

Eddie

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Hi David,

Thanks for your reply.

The radiologists have, very kindly, said that the machine has stopped due to the fine margins in treating one area of my prostate and moving to another where the dimensions are different. The machine, they say, is having difficulty in making the appropriate changes hence the shut down and restart.

They have also told me that the interruption would not affect the overall efficacy of each treatment......fingers crossed . Still rather disconcerting nevertheless.

Cheers 

John 

Hi Eddie,

Thanks for the reply, very much appreciated. I'll bring that up with them at tomorrow's session.

Cheers 

John

No problem, best wishes for tomorrow, and good luck your RT, take care.

Eddie

Hi Eddie,

Following on from yesterday.....as soon as I went in for my session today I was immediately informed that engineers had been working on the machine and...hey presto.....a flawless experience this time. Cross fingers that continues for the remaining fractions.

Regards 

John

Great news John, hope it's all smooth sailing to the finish line, best wishes

Eddie

Thanks very much Eddie. 

All the best

John