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Prostate Cancer (Expert Forum)
Brachytherapy/Prostate Cancer
Answered by
Ash Tewari, MD, M.Ch. - Prostate Cancer, Robotic Prostatectomy, Urology, Oncology, Surgery
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
New York - NY
This forum is for questions about: Advanced or Metastatic Prostate Cancer, Biopsy, Bone Scan, Blood in Urine or Semen, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), CT Scan, Cystoscopy, Erectile Dysfunction, Hormone Therapy, Incontinence, Pain (abdomen, low back or hip), PSA Test, Prostatitis, Radiation Therapy, Rectal Exam, Recurrent Cancer, Risk Factors, Screening, Staging (Tumor size; Metastasis), Surgery, Transrectal Ultrasound, Urinary Difficulty or Burning, Urinary Urgency (Leaking), Watchful Waiting.
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Brachytherapy/Prostate Cancer
by gkloanman, May 24, 2007 12:00AM
Hey there,
I live in California and my family out east says brachytherapy for prostate cancer is extremely popular and many doctors choose to perform that procedure. I was wondering if it was the same around California and the westcoast and exactly how many seeds are implanted in an individual per procedure. Also, do the doctors (oncologists) themselves buy the type of seed they want or is it up to somebody else? Please let me know Thank you!
I live in California and my family out east says brachytherapy for prostate cancer is extremely popular and many doctors choose to perform that procedure. I was wondering if it was the same around California and the westcoast and exactly how many seeds are implanted in an individual per procedure. Also, do the doctors (oncologists) themselves buy the type of seed they want or is it up to somebody else? Please let me know Thank you!
Doctor's Answer
by Ash Tewari, MD, M.Ch., May 25, 2007 12:00AM
, May 25, 2007 12:00AM
The modality of treatment for prostate cancer depends on the stage of the cancer and the preference,the general condition and life expectancy of the patient. Usually with localized prostate cancer in healthy men less than 65-70 years, urologists in the US whether east or west coast would opt for surgery. Brachytherapy is done by radiation oncologists and any questions regarding the procedure would best be addressed to them.
Member Comments (1)
by FRANNIE445, Apr 13, 2008 02:22PM
A related discussion, RADIATION CYSTITIS was started.
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