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Low dose rate prostate brachytherapy (LDR) treatment involves permanently implanting tiny radioactive seeds directly into the diseased prostate - killing the growing cancer cells by damaging their ability to divide and grow.
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Patient preparation directions for your low dose rate brachytherapy need to be followed or it is possible that your implant procedure may have to be cancelled.
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Using sophisticated ultrasound and computer technology between 60 and 120 radioactive seeds are inserted into the prostate gland.
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There are a number of possible side effects that may occur following low dose rate brachytherapy, many of which are temporary and able to be alleviated.
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You will be asked to return for a CT scan approximately one month following your low dose rate brachytherapy treatment.
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