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Why TheraSeed® Treatment
• Why is TheraSeed® treatment the best choice for brachytherapy?
• If TheraSeed® treatment is effective, why do some patients still have surgery?
• Why do some patients receive external beam radiation in addition to brachytherapy?
• Why do some patients receive hormone therapy in addition to seeding?
TheraSeed® Treatment Advantages
• What advantages does brachytherapy have over surgery?
• If I am young, should I have surgery to be sure all the cancer is removed?
• Is TheraSeed® treatment preferable to iodine seed implants?
• What advantages does TheraSeed® treatment have over external beam radiation?
Is TheraSeed® Treatment Right for Me?
• Is TheraSeed® treatment right for me?
• My insurance doesn’t cover experimental procedures. Will it cover TheraSeed® treatment?
• Can I have brachytherapy if I’ve had a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)?
• I want TheraSeed® treatment. Who do I talk to?
The Procedure
• What is the first step?
• Describe the procedure.
• How long does it take?
After Treatment
• What will I feel like after the procedure?
• When can I return to work?
• What side effects can I expect?
• Do I need to take special precautions after getting radioactive seed implants?
• Will I need additional treatment after brachytherapy?
• How will I know whether the procedure was effective?
• If the seed implants don't work, what treatment options are available?