Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) - Radiotherapy for left sided breast cancer
Channel: CCLHD
Date: 2018-01-18

The Deep Inspiration Breath Hold technique offers advantages for treating left sided breast cancer. In this technique, patients are asked to take a deep breath in during treatment, and hold this breath while the radiation is delivered. By taking a deep breath in, this primarily helps to move the heart out of the radiation treatment fields, therefore reducing radiation exposure to the heart.

Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) provides public health services to the Central Coast region of NSW.