Connect with others who understand.

Sign up Log in
Quick Links
all articles Treatments A-Z Help Center Guidelines Crisis Accessibility
Resources
Breast Cancer Information Breast Cancer Symptoms and Side Effects Breast Cancer Treatments Emotional Well-Being Living With Breast Cancer All Resources
About MyBCTeam
What is This Site Terms of Use Privacy policy
Powered By
Real members of MyBCTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.

Has Anyone Done Hypo-fractionated Radiation?

A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭
Story City, IA

I had a consult call with Mayo Rad Onc today. I had a lumpectomy 03-12-2024 no node involvement, 1.2 cm, HER2 +, Hormone receptor negative. Chemo of Taxol (weekly for 12 weeks) and HER2 blocker- Herceptin (1 year).

The recommendation is Hypo-fractionated whole breast radiation treatment for 5 days. This sounds great but has anyone experienced a down side?

April 1, 2024
•
View reactions
A MyBCTeam Member

I brought this up with my radiation oncologist and he knew about the study.
But he insisted on a 21 day radiation schedule 2/01/23-3/01/23.

April 1, 2024
A MyBCTeam Member

I had the 5 day radiation at Kaiser and did not any side effects

April 1, 2024
A MyBCTeam Member

JeanTaber From my understanding it is given in higher dosages but over a shorter period of time. The cumulative radiation is less. The side effects are similar, again over a shorter period of time. Also, not the added burden of being at a radiation center 5 days/ week for 3-5 weeks. The original study was done in England called the Fast Start Radiation Study. Also, this explains it pretty well. https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO.19.02750

https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO.19.02750
https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO.19.02750
April 1, 2024
A MyBCTeam Member

Never heard of this tell us more. Thanks

April 1, 2024
A MyBCTeam Member

No down side

April 1, 2024

Related content

View All

I Just Started Radiation. I Am Getting "Canadian Fractionated Irradiation" Also Known As "accelerated Hypofractionated". Anyone Else?

A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭
Fairfax, SC
February 16, 2016

Canadian Protocol For Radiation

A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭
Boynton Beach, FL
June 12, 2016

Current Research Regarding Damage From AI-induced Arthralgias

A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭
Hot Springs Village, AR
December 11, 2013 (edited)
Dry Mouth, Sores, and 3 Other Mouth Symptoms With Breast Cancer
Rib Pain Years After Mastectomy: Causes and How To Manage
Wet Towel Over Breast During Radiation: Why Is a Bolus Used?
Continue with Facebook
Continue with Google
By joining, you accept our Terms of Use, and acknowledge our collection, sharing, and use of your data in accordance with our Health Data Policy and Privacy policies.Your privacy is our priority Lock Icon
Already a Member? Log in