Would you treat the pelvis in a high risk prostate cancer patient who is anticipating pelvic kidney transplantation?

Topics: Radiation Oncology • Genitourinary Cancers

Are there any risks to future transplantation into the pelvic area that would outweigh the benefits?

Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution

My decision to treat pelvic nodes depends on the specific risk criteria present, but let's assume that this patient meets those criteria. In this situation, it is important to discuss the options for locating the vascular anastomoses with the transplant surgeon. Typically, these would involve either...

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Radiation Oncologist at University of Florida
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