mri before brachytherapy

Cervical cancer treatment
1

Hi,

 

Just wondering if anyone can tell me if its normal to be sent for an mri before brachytherapy i have one chemo left and nine radio i thought you have one once all treatment is completed :/ 

 

thanks Diane xxx

2

Hi Diane,

 

Yes it's perfectly normal to have MRI before Brachytherapy, it's how they plan where to insert the rods. I had an MRI before all 3 of my brachy treatments, so don't worry!

 

Sue xxx

3

Hi Sue,

 

Thankyou very much for the quick reploy I was too scared to ask when they told me yesterday silly me.

Diane xxx

 

4

No problem, I also had a CT scan before each brachy as well so don't panic!! Surprised

 

Sue

5

oh that's good to know thanks again xxx

6

Hi ladies, 

Sorry if i jumped in I just want to ask if it is also normal to have MRI again 2 weeks before my chemorad treatment start? I will be having my first session of chemorad on the 26 of march, but neef to have MRI again i dont know if its normal .X 

Thanks and i appreciate Xx