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West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

I’m very interested in knowing as this is what I’ve decided to do. My treatment begins in approximately 10 days.

February 11, 2023
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Members shared their experiences choosing radiation therapy over surgery for lung cancer, with many describing successful outcomes from SBRT... Read more

Members shared their experiences choosing radiation therapy over surgery for lung cancer, with many describing successful outcomes from SBRT treatments that shrank or eliminated tumors while avoiding the risks and recovery challenges of major surgery. Several members explained their personal reasons for choosing radiation, including concerns about decreased lung function, fear of invasive procedures, being poor surgical candidates, or having already endured other difficult surgeries. A recurring theme was mutual support and validation for trusting one's own judgment in making treatment decisions, with members encouraging each other to move forward confidently and without doubt.

A MyLungCancerTeam Member

I had 5 treatments SBRT, do not want surgery. 2 nodules, 10mm and 7mm on upper left lobe. No side effects whatsoever. Pet scan in March to check results. If I still have active nodules, wouldn't mind another 5 zaps before I consider surgery

February 12, 2023
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

I had radiation on my right lung 4 treatments I go back April 20 to see if it is gone I had already had surgery on my right breast and I didn't want another operation on my lung so I went with radiation I hope I made the right decision Good luck to all and may God bless you

March 21, 2023
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

Hi Denise, I had SBRT (stereotactical body radiation therapy) back in April of 2022 (5 treatments in 2 weeks). The tumor has shrunk from 4.7cm to 2.1cm (in December) with reduced and necrotic activity. I was given the choice of SBRT or surgery and chose the radiation therapy. So far, so good. Go back in April for another scan. Oh yeah, I'm Stage 2A, NSCLC adenocarcinoma. As David said, "Full speed ahead!" Many prayers to and for you! Susan

February 11, 2023
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

I had 5 SBRT t.reaments in one week. I was poor surgical risk. 2b adenocarcenoma rt. upper lobe.in sept.22. had no side effects.As of aug.23 cat scan,no active disease

October 15, 2023
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

I decided to not have surgery on a tumor in my lung instead I had radiation treatment and the cat scan showed it killed the cancer cells in the tumor Hope whatever you decide works for you Sending hugs

November 25, 2023

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