Nov 18, 2023 · Prostate brachytherapy (brak-e-THER-uh-pee) is a form of radiation therapy used to treat prostate cancer. Prostate brachytherapy involves placing radioactive sources in the …

Low-dose rate brachytherapy targets cancerous prostate tumors and reduces the chance that radiation will harm nearby healthy tissue. This treatment causes fewer long-term complications …

Apr 21, 2025 · Brachytherapy for prostate cancer is a form of internal radiation therapy where small radioactive seeds are implanted directly into or near the prostate tumor. This treatment …

Brachytherapy may be considered as a treatment for men whose cancer returns after prior radiation therapy. This salvage treatment can be associated with fewer side effects than …

Jun 26, 2025 · For men with low-risk localized prostate cancer, brachytherapy used as a single treatment (monotherapy) demonstrates high efficacy. Studies show that 10-year biochemical …

Brachytherapy (internal radiotherapy) gives high doses of radiation directly to the prostate. Areas close by, such as the rectum and the bladder, get a much lower dose.

Jun 27, 2025 · Permanent seed brachytherapy is when your doctor puts very small radioactive metal seeds into your prostate gland. Over a few months, the seeds slowly release a low level …

Radiation therapy is a treatment to destroy cancer cells or shrink tumors. One type of radiation therapy is brachytherapy (say "bray-kee-THAIR-uh-pee"). It puts the radiation source into your …

There are two forms of brachytherapy performed for the treatment of prostate cancer: HDR temporary implants are performed both as a stand-alone treatment known as "HDR …

Feb 15, 2024 · Brachytherapy is a type of internal radiation most often used for prostate cancer that is confined to the prostate gland or the area immediately around it. It may be used in …