Do you hold anticoagulation prior to LDR or HDR prostate brachytherapy?

Yes, we have an algorithm for holding prior to brachytherapy/spaceoar/fiducial placement and the patient generally resumes 2-3 days later when they do not notice any blood from urine/bowel. We have a recommendation for each agent. Here are some general examples.

• Indocin and voltaren: 1 day prior t...