Patients deserve to hear about both treatments before making a decision that impacts their life
Patients deserve to hear about both treatments before making a decision that impacts their life. One of the most effective radiation options for earlier stages of PC is prostate brachytherapy (BT) or “seed implants” for appropriate patients. This is a one hour outpatient procedure that yields some of the highest cure rates. Multiple studies have demonstrated quality of life and patient satisfaction favors BT and is the most cost-effective treatment.