CT scan prior to radiation

[SherryKahn]

Dr ordered a CT scan prior to Brachytherapy and IGMRT radiation. My partner has been on ADT meds for 3 months. Wanted to know how to read the results below.

Impression:

Since prior studies as above, decreased pelvic lymphadenopathy

Abdominopelvic nodes: Decreased right posterior region

External iliac adenopathy .8x.7cm previously 2.0 x1.7. Decreased left obturator lymph node .8 x .5 cm, previously .9x.7cm.Decreased left iliac bifurcation lymph node 0.5 x 0.5 cm previously 0.9 x 0.9 cm and decreased left common iliac adenopathy 1.0 x 0.7 cm and previously 1.5 x 1.2 cm.

Also since he will be getting Brachytherapy and 25 rounds of IGMRT radiation with no spacer gel concerned about damage to the bladder and long term side effects. Wanted to hear from others who have undergone both.

[TylexGP]

Appears that he is responding to the ADT. Which is a positive as he gets ready for the Brachytherapy and IGMRT. Take a look at my Bio. I have had similar treatment with no spacer. Some mild increase in bowel urgency but overall I’m happy with my progress. Feel free to reachout with any questions.

[SherryKahn in reply to TylexGP]

Thank you just read your bio. My partner has the PALB2 gene and found interductal. Hopefully his progress will be as good as yours. Fingers crossed.