Nushka Posted April 8, 2004 Share Posted April 8, 2004 Since I read stand4hope's message I feel like a nut. I know what most of the initials mean...dx'd, wbr, ned, ed, ...but what the heck is PCI? In advance...Thanks. Nina, aka Nushka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Daughter of Bill Posted April 8, 2004 Share Posted April 8, 2004 I think it is Prophylactic Cranial Irradiation.............radiating the brain before you get brain mets. Someone correct me if I am wrong. (which is possible) Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted April 8, 2004 Share Posted April 8, 2004 You are correct. I had it done to (hopefully) keep from getting brain mets. It is usually given to folks who show stable or remission. Prayers and best wishes. God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted April 8, 2004 Share Posted April 8, 2004 Nina, Keep on asking the questions. It is the only way to learn anything. There is a Glossary at the top of this web site which has a lot of the abbreviations and defintions of medical terms http://www.lchelp.com/community/glossary/glossary.htm Rick - if you see this post PCI is not in the Glossary as an abbreviation just as prophylactic cranial radiation Take care John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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