Deep inspiratory breath hold (DIBH) for breast radiotherapy
Radiotherapy is an essential treatment for many breast cancer patients, often used after surgery to target any remaining cancer cells. For those with left-sided breast cancer, the deep-inspiratory breath hold (DIBH) technique has emerged as an innovate technique to minimise risks during radiotherapy. Dr Freddie Bartlett, leading Consultant Clinical Oncologist, provides an expert insight into DIBH, including why it’s used, how it works, and its impact on treatment outcomes.