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High dose rate brachytherapy refers to the
insertion of hollow rods through the perineum (the area behind your scrotum) directly into the prostate. Radioactive wires are then placed down the hollow rods in order to direct a high dose of radiation directly into the prostate.
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In the majority of cases high dose rate brachytherapy occurs as combination therapy with external beam radiotherapy. Very rarely high dose rate brachytherapy can occur in isolation.
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In the majority of cases high dose rate brachytherapy occurs as combination therapy with external beam radiotherapy. Very rarely high dose rate brachytherapy can occur in isolation.
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After the procedure you will be taken to the recovery unit where regular observations (your blood pressure and pulse) will be taken by a nurse until you have recovered from the anaesthetic and fully woken up.
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There are a number of possible side effects that may occur following high dose rate brachytherapy, many of which are temporary and able to be alleviated.
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