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What is Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy?

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 for Low Dose Rate Brachytherapy

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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How is Low Dose Rate Brachytherapy performed?

Using sophisticated ultrasound and computer technology between 60 and 120 radioactive seeds are inserted into the prostate gland.

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Possible Side Effects following Low Dose Rate Brachytherapy

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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Follow-up after Low Dose Rate Brachytherapy

You will be asked to return for a CT scan approximately one month following your low dose rate brachytherapy treatment.

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Overview
Robotic Prostatectomy
Open Radical Prostatectomy
Low Dose Prostate Brachytherapy
High Dose Brachytherapy
EBRT
TURP
Hormone Therapy
Active Surveillance
Surgery Preparation