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Radioactive seed implantation
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Radioactive seeds are tiny pieces of radioactive material that
are placed in your prostate gland (a procedure known as
implantation or "brachytherapy") and release high doses of
radiation in the prostate. The seeds are permanent, emitting
decreasing amounts of radiation for about one year, until the
seeds are no longer radioactive. Because the radiation dose is
localized to the prostate, side effects to other organs are minimized.
Radioactive seed implantation can be performed either alone or in conjunction with other treatments. This decision will be based on a review of your prognostic factors, which help predict the risk of the cancer spreading beyond the prostate. Accompanying treatments include:
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