Hi all a friend of mine starts radiotherapy therapy early next year and has had some gold peices injected into his prostate, apparently this is a new treatment and is more accurate than the tattoo system I had I just wondered if anyone on here has had this done , selfishly I'm a bit miffed I never got this lol although I will be eternally grateful for the excellent care I did get
Hi All
we asked about the gold markers for my husband. The consultant told us they can become dislodged or move and did not recommend them. Of course, I’m aware that this could have been money saving! Another thought - gold prices have soared this year - those men who have them are literally sitting on a gold mine;)
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