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 …

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 …

Jan 1, 2025 · Brachytherapy is a procedure to implant radioactive seeds (pellets) into the prostate gland to kill prostate cancer cells. The seeds may give off high or low amounts of radiation.

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 …