Re: Radiation therapy for breast cancer

["Patrick J. McDermott" <mcdermot@REHS.rutgers.edu>]

Radsafers,

A close friend has recently had a lumpectomy followed by 
chemotherapy.  Her doctors want to finish her treatment with 
radiation for a few weeks.  She is reluctant.  I am going to speak to 
her about why they want to follow with radiation treatment (theory, 
radiation biology, benefits, etc.)  Before I speak with her, can 
anyone tell me "normal" absorbed doses for this type of 
treatment?  Is there a "normal" range for these treatments or is 
there a large variation?
Any assistance is greatly appreciated.  My personal e-mail address is 
in my signature.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Patrick


Patrick J. McDermott
Rutgers Envir. Health & Safety
Rutgers, The State University
24 Street 1603
Bldg 4127 Livingston Campus
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8036
(p) 732-445-2550 (f) 732-445-3109
e-mail: mcdermot@rehs.rutgers.edu
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