How would you treat a synchronous anal canal squamous cell carcinoma and localized high risk prostate adenocarcinoma?  

The primary anal cancer and prostate cancer can be treated with a whole pelvic field to include the anus and prostate/SV (45-50 Gy) with a simultaneous integrated boost for the anal tumor (RTOG 0529). HDR brachytherapy can then be used to boost the prostate after a short recovery from the external b...

The approach suggested by Dr.@Salma K. Jabbour is very thoughtful and I fully agree it would be an excellent treatment strategy.I’ve cared for a handful of patients in this scenario as well with favorable toxicity/cancer control outcomes so I figure I’d throw my approach into the mix of ...