A radiation oncologist and urologist perform the procedure. Both physicians are actively involved in all aspects of the implantation, from the planning to the post-operative care. During the procedure, the urologist provides ultrasound guidance and the radiation oncologist places the radioactive seeds...
The use of radioactive seeds (ie, brachytherapy) to provide radiation therapy is one of the three recommended treatment options for localized carcinoma of the prostate. This technique places the radioactive source in close proximity to the malignancy and provides a predictable dose of radiation to ...
Brachytherapy:Is also referred to as “seed therapy” or a “prostate implant.” Brachytherapy involves the insertion of tiny radioactive “seeds” into the prostate. The seed implant is an outpatient procedure, performed under anesthesia. The radioactivity of the seeds slowly decays during several ...
Also called cryotherapy, this minimally invasive procedure uses needles to apply freezing gases to the prostate. Cryosurgery Patients Cryosurgery is used for patients with localized cancer, external radiation recurrent cancer, Gleason scores under 6, or PSA levels under 10. ...
Evolving radiation techniques as protons and carbon ions are also introduced and are discussed below. Over the last 20 years the methods of delivering a dose of ionising radiation to a target area have changed incrementally. An EBRT procedure consists of 2 main parts (Figure 1). Figure 1 Open...
When placed at the time of the surgical procedure, does not require repeat visits for treatment, as with typical radiation procedures. Disadvantages Generally performed under general anesthetic, which may have side effects. May require limited prolonged contact with others immediately after treatment, to...
Radioactive seeds are an effective and very exciting therapy for men who are not candidates for surgery or don't want surgery. What that involves is taking tiny little rice-sized pellets, making them radioactive in a very controlled way so it's not wild radiation, it's very controlled, ve...
External beam radiation with micro-boost on neoplastic foci is under evaluation. High-intensity focused ultrasound and cryotherapy require the use of sophisticated and expensive machines and, consequently, the procedure is expensive. Laser techniques seem to be less onerous, with the added advantage of...
Radiation therapy as with surgical therapy is a potentially curative treatment that uses radiation to kill cancer cells. Radiation therapy can be performed via external beam therapy (EBRT) or the placement of radioactive seeds into the prostate (prostate brachytherapy). ...
Radiation therapy as with surgical therapy is a potentially curative treatment that uses radiation to kill cancer cells. Radiation therapy can be performed via external beam therapy (EBRT) or the placement of radioactive seeds into the prostate (prostate brachytherapy). ...