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Fiducial markers- are they necessary?
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Oct 24 9:12am | Replies (23)Comment receiving replies
@chippydoo
My guy was considering adjuvant ( his PSA is undetectable but high risk case) so RT suggested gold markers for IMRT if we wish to peruse that path. We are still undecided since most suggested not to 🤷♀️ and to wait for salvage or very early salvage so we shell see. However I want to be ready for anything in the future since we were blindsided TWICE with PC *sigh . I did not ask about technique used for placement and do not want to send questions - I think that they had enough of me for this year 😋- BUT not my fault actually. I wish I did not have to pull their sleeve to get deserved answers lol.
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@surftohealth88 Frankly I didn't realize they use Fiducial markers if you don't have a prostate. They can do an overlay without pins. Most people freak and scan at .2 and often come up zero lights so they carpet bomb the area which is what I did. I would say live your best life one day at a time as if he is cancer free and then take action if he pops a number . The side effects of radiation can be terrible and stay with you the rest of your life. I still have them 8 months after radiation. Somewhat diminished but can still be problematic. Much worse than the RP. Don't miss the gifts of today by worrying about tomorrow which isn't promised. Best wishes, Chip