Breast Cancer, Radiotherapy with a Pacemaker?

I have bi lateral Breast Cancer.  Invasive Lobular on left and Invasive Papilliary on the right.  Surgeon is hoping to do a double lumpectomy, but maybe mastectomies.  At todays meeting we talked about Radiotherapy.  I hadn't even thought about my pacemaker causing issues with that.  But apparently it can.  Has anyone with a CRT-D, 3 lead bi ventricular device had radiotherapy for breast or lung cancer?  I'd be really interested to knowhow it all worked for you? 

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  • Hello nannadee and thanks for posting, 

    As you have discovered, it is possible to have radiotherapy when you have a pacemaker. If you haven't already seen it, look at what our website says about this at the link below, 

    www.cancerresearchuk.org/.../pacemaker

    I hope someone else comes along to share their experiences - if they do bear in mind that every situation is different so some might not apply to yours.  

    Give us a call if you ever want to talk anything over. We are here weekdays 9-5 and the number to call is  Freephone 0808 800 4040. 

    Best wishes,

    Julia

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  • Hello nannadee and thanks for posting, 

    As you have discovered, it is possible to have radiotherapy when you have a pacemaker. If you haven't already seen it, look at what our website says about this at the link below, 

    www.cancerresearchuk.org/.../pacemaker

    I hope someone else comes along to share their experiences - if they do bear in mind that every situation is different so some might not apply to yours.  

    Give us a call if you ever want to talk anything over. We are here weekdays 9-5 and the number to call is  Freephone 0808 800 4040. 

    Best wishes,

    Julia

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