DIBH heart protection in breast cancer

DIBH in Breast Cancer: How It Protects Your Heart During Treatment

Radiation therapy for left-sided breast cancer faces a significant challenge because the heart sits close to the breast tissue requiring treatment. Traditional radiation techniques sometimes expose the heart to damaging radiation doses that increase cardiovascular problems years after successful cancer treatment. The DIBH technique solves this problem by using controlled breathing to physically move the […]

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