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Patient Practice Video - Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH)

Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) is a customized radiotherapy treatment where radiation will be delivered according to a patient’s movement and breathing range. This procedure is specifically carried out for left breast cancer and it may also be carried out for lung and liver cancer. For you to be eligible for this procedure, you first need to consult an oncologist. The benefit of this procedure is that the effect on normal tissue surrounding the treated area, especially the heart and lungs, will be reduced. The patient’s movement during treatment can monitored. A breathing range will be set individually depending on one’s breathing pattern. An audio-visual instruction will be given to you to guide you during the treatment for optimal breathing. In this way, you can be in complete control of your radiation delivery. You need to be completely still and you are required to hold your breath for at least 15 to 20 seconds. Then, radiation will start. However, if there are movements and you are unable to hold your breath for the required duration, the radiation will be paused. But not to worry, you can try again. The key point is to relax and control your breathing. Visit us at thomsonhospitals.com