What is the best treatment approach for locally advanced (T3+ and/or N+) rectal cancer status post low anterior resection in a patient who has a remote history of seed implant for low risk prostate cancer?
What are your thoughts on dose, avoidance structures, re-tx risk, etc?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
These treatment decisions are best discussed within a multidisciplinary group. If the tumor is located on the anterior rectal wall and the prior high dose from the implant cannot be spared, there is a risk of rectal bleeding with re-irradiation if surgery is not performed and urinary fistula r...