Would you recommend re-irradiation to the pelvis for palliation of bone metastases in a patient who previously had prostate brachytherapy?
What dose and fractionation would you consider?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
Great question. So a patient with prior brachy only for his prostate cancer needs palliation for bone met in the pelvic region.
I guess my first question would be what type of implant HDR/LDR and at what time did he received the implant? Dose of implant too!
What is his clinical state: Age / KPS /...