How does avascular necrosis of the femoral head affect definitive radiation to the prostate?
Assume MRI noted this on exam and patient is minimally symptomatic.
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
I asked the question and have no long-term follow-up to draw on to answer it. For what it is worth, I will summarize below what I learned from discussion with one experienced orthopedic surgeon, plus some reading. If others have insight/comments/opinions, please share!
AVN is irreversible. Risk f...
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