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The risk of prostate cancer recurrence following brachytherapy depends on several factors, including the stage and aggressiveness of the cancer, the initial treatment response, and the expertise of the medical team. While brachytherapy is an effective treatment for many men with prostate cancer, there is still a small risk of recurrence. Close monitoring with regular PSA tests and follow-up appointments is essential to detect any signs of recurrence early and initiate appropriate treatment if needed.
What else can I help you with?
Is prostate Brachytherapy a viable option for prostate cancer?
My understanding is that Brachytherapy is used to slow down the progression of prostate cancer. But it is not a cure. It is used when the cancer has progressed out side the prostate gland into the lymph nodes in the abdomen. I could be wrong, I have been before :|
How is a woman's prostate cancer treated?
It is treated by surgery, Brachytherapy and hormone therapy.
Regarding prostate cancer how soon after radiation treatment should brachytherapy be performed?
Brachytherapy IS radiation treatment. Irradiated seeds are placed into or next to a cancerous area. These seeds are then irradiated causing the cancer to die.
What is the treatment used to treat prostate cancer by pacing the radioactive elements directly into the prostate?
Oh honey, that treatment is called brachytherapy. It involves placing tiny radioactive seeds directly into the prostate to zap those cancer cells. It's like giving those little troublemakers a one-way ticket to radiation town.
What type of treatment used to treat prostate cancer by placing the radioactive elements directly into the prostate?
That is called Brachytherapy. Little seeds are inserted into the prostate gland and they are then irradiated. The radiation kills off the cancer cells that are near the seeds.
Is iodine used in brachytherapy?
Yes, iodine-125 is commonly used in brachytherapy for treating prostate cancer. It is a radioactive isotope that emits low-energy gamma rays to target cancer cells with minimal damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
What is the difference between deaths from lung cancer and deaths from prostate cancer?
lung cancer is in the lungs, prostate cancer is in the prostate.
What are the chances After cancer treatment have been completed what therapy is used to decrease that chances that the cancer will recur?
Adjuvant therapy is used to decrease the chances that cancer will recur.
What is the contact information for The Prostate Cancer Infolink?
The Prostate Cancer Infolink. http://www.comed.com/prostate.
What is iodine 125 used for in medicine?
Iodine-125 is commonly used in medicine for brachytherapy, a form of radiotherapy in which radioactive sources are placed in close proximity to the target tissue to deliver localized radiation treatment, often for prostate cancer, brain tumors, and eye conditions like ocular melanoma.
Is musturbration causes prostate cancer in male?
Masterbation does not cause prostate cancer.
When was Prostate Cancer Foundation created?
Prostate Cancer Foundation was created in 1993.
